Three Way, Tennessee facts for kids
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Three Way
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Location of Three Way in Madison County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Madison |
| Incorporated | 1998 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.49 sq mi (11.63 km2) |
| • Land | 4.49 sq mi (11.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
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| • Total | 1,877 |
| • Density | 417.95/sq mi (161.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38343
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| Area code(s) | 731 |
| FIPS code | 47-74100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1848108 |
Three Way is a small city located in Madison County, Tennessee. In 2010, about 1,709 people lived there. It is part of the larger Jackson, Tennessee Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The area was known as "Three Way" for many years before it officially became a city in 1998. This name came from how U.S. Route 45 splits into two different highways. One part, US 45W, goes towards Humboldt. The other part, US 45E, heads towards Milan.
About Three Way's Location
Three Way is found at specific coordinates: 35.776424 degrees North and -88.851111 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 3.9 square miles (10.1 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
People Living in Three Way
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,375 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,709 | 24.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,877 | 9.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,375 people living in Three Way. These people made up 499 households and 421 families. The city had about 354 people per square mile (137 people per square kilometer).
Most people in Three Way were White (94.33%). A smaller number were African American (4.65%) or Asian (0.29%). Some people were from other backgrounds or more than one race. About 1.75% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (45.1%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (79.6%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.76 people. The average family had about 3.04 people.
The population included people of all ages. About 28.3% were under 18. About 37.5% were between 25 and 44 years old. The average age in the city was 36 years.
Fun Things to Do
Three Way is home to Middle Fork Bottoms State Park. This park offers a great place for outdoor activities and enjoying nature.
