Normandy, Tennessee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Normandy
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Downtown Normandy
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Location of Normandy in Bedford County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Bedford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2) |
| • Land | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 108 |
| • Density | 440.82/sq mi (170.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
37360
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| Area code(s) | 931 |
| FIPS code | 47-53580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1295828 |
Normandy is a small town located in Bedford County, Tennessee. In 2020, about 108 people lived there. Just northeast of the town, you'll find the Normandy Dam. The town is also special because it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Normandy Historic District. A historic building called Beech Hall is also located close to Normandy.
History of Normandy
Normandy was started in 1852. It became a town because of the important Nashville & Chattanooga Railroad Line. This railroad, which later became the Nashville, Chattanooga, & St. Louis Railroad, helped the town grow by connecting it to other places.
Geography and Nature
Normandy is located at a specific point on the map: 35°27′8″N 86°15′31″W / 35.45222°N 86.25861°W.
The town is quite small in size. According to the United States Census Bureau, Normandy covers about 0.2 square miles (0.63 square kilometers) of land. The nearby Normandy Lake is a very popular spot for fishing in Bedford County.
People of Normandy
The number of people living in Normandy has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 76 | — | |
| 1930 | 207 | — | |
| 1940 | 163 | −21.3% | |
| 1950 | 159 | −2.5% | |
| 1960 | 119 | −25.2% | |
| 1970 | 122 | 2.5% | |
| 1980 | 118 | −3.3% | |
| 1990 | 118 | 0.0% | |
| 2000 | 141 | 19.5% | |
| 2010 | 141 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 108 | −23.4% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 141 people living in Normandy. These people lived in 53 different homes, and 35 of these were families. The average number of people in each home was about 2.66.
The town's population included people of different ages. About 27% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 13.5% were between 18 and 24, and about 29.8% were between 25 and 44. The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 34 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Normandy (Tennessee) para niños
