Lakesite, Tennessee facts for kids
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Lakesite, Tennessee
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| Motto(s):
A Great Place to Call Home
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Location of Lakesite in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hamilton |
| Incorporated | 1972 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Manager-Commission |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.74 sq mi (4.51 km2) |
| • Land | 1.74 sq mi (4.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,856 |
| • Density | 1,066.67/sq mi (411.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip codes |
37343, 37379
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| FIPS code | 47-40540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1290516 |
| Website | http://www.lakesitetn.gov/ |
Lakesite is a small city in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States. In 2020, about 1,856 people lived there. Lakesite is like a neighborhood just north of the bigger city of Chattanooga. It is about 15 miles away.
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Where is Lakesite?
Lakesite is located in the state of Tennessee. It is part of Hamilton County. The city covers an area of about 1.7 square miles (4.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Lakesite?
The number of people living in Lakesite has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at its population:
- 1980: 651 people
- 1990: 732 people
- 2000: 1,845 people
- 2010: 1,826 people
- 2020: 1,856 people
Who Lives in Lakesite?
The 2020 census counted 1,856 people living in Lakesite. There were 765 households and 569 families. Most residents were White (91.16%). Other groups included Black or African American (0.75%), Asian (0.97%), and people of mixed races (4.31%). About 2.64% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Lakesite's History
Lakesite became an official city in 1972. This happened thanks to the efforts of Ray Dodson and Hans Bingham. When it first became a city, Lakesite had about 200 homes. Around 500 people lived there.
By 1994, the area had grown quite a bit. About 900 people lived in the neighborhood. Residents asked the Lakesite City Commission to make the city bigger. This process, called annexation, was finished in mid-1995. After this, Lakesite's population grew to 1,499 people. The city's land area also increased by 66%.
Schools in Lakesite
Lakesite is home to two schools for students. These schools are:
- McConnell Elementary School
- Loftis Middle School
