Loudon, Tennessee facts for kids
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City of Loudon
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Location of Loudon in Loudon County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States | ||||
| State | Tennessee | ||||
| County | Loudon | ||||
| Settled | 1790s | ||||
| Incorporated | 1850 | ||||
| Named for | Fort Loudoun | ||||
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| • Type | Mayor/City Council | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 13.05 sq mi (33.80 km2) | ||||
| • Land | 12.65 sq mi (32.75 km2) | ||||
| • Water | 0.40 sq mi (1.04 km2) | ||||
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) | ||||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 5,991 | ||||
| • Density | 473.75/sq mi (182.92/km2) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||||
| ZIP code |
37774
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| Area code(s) | 865 | ||||
| FIPS code | 47-43780 | ||||
| GNIS feature ID | 2406045 | ||||
Loudon is a city in Tennessee, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Loudon County. In 2020, about 6,000 people lived there. Loudon is part of the larger Knoxville area. You can find it in East Tennessee, southwest of Knoxville, right by the Tennessee River. The city gets its name from Fort Loudoun, an old fort from colonial times, which is a few miles south in Monroe County.
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Where is Loudon?
Loudon is located in East Tennessee. It sits on the Tennessee River. The city covers about 9.6 square miles (24.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
How Many People Live in Loudon?
The number of people living in Loudon has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 832 | — | |
| 1890 | 942 | 13.2% | |
| 1900 | 875 | −7.1% | |
| 1910 | 995 | 13.7% | |
| 1930 | 2,578 | — | |
| 1940 | 3,017 | 17.0% | |
| 1950 | 3,567 | 18.2% | |
| 1960 | 3,812 | 6.9% | |
| 1970 | 3,728 | −2.2% | |
| 1980 | 3,943 | 5.8% | |
| 1990 | 4,026 | 2.1% | |
| 2000 | 4,476 | 11.2% | |
| 2010 | 5,381 | 20.2% | |
| 2020 | 5,991 | 11.3% | |
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Loudon's Population in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 6,001 people living in Loudon. There were 2,129 households and 1,337 families.
The people living in Loudon come from many different backgrounds. Here's a breakdown of the main groups:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 4,199 | 70.09% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 140 | 2.34% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.83% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.02% |
| Other/Mixed | 275 | 4.59% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,318 | 21.83% |
Loudon's Population in 2010
The census in 2010 showed that 5,381 people lived in Loudon. About 83% of the people were White. About 3% were African American. Around 16% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
What is Loudon's Climate Like?
Loudon has a Humid subtropical climate. This means it usually has warm temperatures and rain throughout the year. On climate maps, this type of weather is often called "Cafe."
| Climate data for Loudon, Tennessee | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 10 (50) |
12 (54) |
16 (61) |
22 (72) |
27 (80) |
31 (88) |
33 (91) |
32 (90) |
29 (85) |
23 (74) |
16 (61) |
11 (51) |
22 (71) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −2 (29) |
−1 (30) |
2 (35) |
7 (44) |
12 (54) |
17 (62) |
19 (66) |
18 (65) |
14 (58) |
8 (46) |
2 (35) |
−2 (29) |
8 (46) |
| Average precipitation cm (inches) | 13 (5) |
13 (5.1) |
13 (5.3) |
11 (4.3) |
9.7 (3.8) |
10 (4) |
12 (4.9) |
9.9 (3.9) |
8.1 (3.2) |
7.4 (2.9) |
8.9 (3.5) |
12 (4.9) |
129 (50.8) |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Loudon (Tennessee) para niños
