Midtown, Tennessee facts for kids
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Midtown, Tennessee
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Location of Midtown, Tennessee
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Roane |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.49 sq mi (11.64 km2) |
| • Land | 4.49 sq mi (11.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,220 |
| • Density | 271.78/sq mi (104.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
37748
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| Area code(s) | 865 |
| FIPS code | 47-48460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1293720 |
Midtown is a small community located in Roane County, Tennessee, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. It's not an officially incorporated town or city with its own local government, but it has a name and a defined population.
In 2020, about 1,220 people lived in Midtown. In the past, residents tried to make Midtown an official town. They voted twice in the 1990s to become a town and even had a local government for a while. However, this decision was later challenged in court. A state law that allowed Midtown to become a town was found to be against the rules. Because of this, Midtown went back to being a census-designated place.
Midtown is part of the larger Knoxville Metropolitan Area. This area includes Knoxville and its surrounding communities.
Where is Midtown Located?
Midtown is found at specific geographic coordinates: 35.882070 degrees North and -84.564672 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau reports that Midtown covers an area of about 4.6 square miles (11.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Midtown?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,306 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,360 | 4.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,220 | −10.3% | |
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The population of Midtown has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 1,306 people living there. By 2010, the population grew slightly to 1,360 people. However, the most recent count in 2020 showed a decrease, with 1,220 residents.
In 2000, there were 561 households in Midtown. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 368 were families. The community had about 277 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Midtown in 2000 were White (about 94%). A smaller number were African American (about 3.3%), Native American (0.5%), or Asian (0.08%). Some people were from other backgrounds or a mix of two or more races. About 0.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Ages
In 2000, about 28.5% of households in Midtown had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half of the households (48.8%) were married couples. About 13% of households were led by a female without a husband present.
The average household had 2.33 people. For families, the average size was 2.84 people.
The population in Midtown was spread across different age groups. About 23% of residents were under 18 years old. Around 14.3% were 65 years or older. The median age in Midtown was 37 years. This means half the people were younger than 37 and half were older.
