Chattanooga Metro Area
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Chattanooga Metro Area Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 347,042
- Land Area (2000): 3,384.194 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 122.816 square kilometers
Houses (2000): 151,748
Chattanooga Metro Area Population - Urban/Rural
Urban/Rural | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Urban | 567,262 | 81.59% |
Rural, Farm | 3,507 | 0.50% |
Rural, Non-farm | 124,484 | 17.90% |
Chattanooga Metro Area Real Estate Lawyers provide services for home buying/selling, commercial real estate, leases, landlord tenant, construction, land use and zoning laws. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Chattanooga Metro Area Employment Information Back to top
Chattanooga Metro Area Labor Force By Month
Year | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
1990 | 156,486 | 149,722 | 6,765 | 4.32% | 43 |
1991 | 158,940 | 149,289 | 9,651 | 6.07% | 61 |
1992 | 159,344 | 149,794 | 9,551 | 5.99% | 60 |
1993 | 163,471 | 155,009 | 8,462 | 5.18% | 52 |
1994 | 165,254 | 157,703 | 7,551 | 4.57% | 46 |
1995 | 166,409 | 158,316 | 8,094 | 4.86% | 49 |
1996 | 168,217 | 160,423 | 7,794 | 4.63% | 46 |
1997 | 167,183 | 158,658 | 8,525 | 5.10% | 51 |
1998 | 165,874 | 158,934 | 6,940 | 4.18% | 42 |
1999 | 169,562 | 163,655 | 5,907 | 3.48% | 35 |
2000 | 179,170 | 172,956 | 6,215 | 3.47% | 35 |
2001 | 177,406 | 170,595 | 6,812 | 3.84% | 38 |
2002 | 176,423 | 168,386 | 8,037 | 4.56% | 46 |
2003 | 175,666 | 167,444 | 8,222 | 4.68% | 47 |
2004 | 175,723 | 167,424 | 8,299 | 4.72% | 47 |
2005 | 177,205 | 168,577 | 8,628 | 4.87% | 49 |
2006 | 181,589 | 173,468 | 8,122 | 4.47% | 45 |
2007 | 183,675 | 176,103 | 7,573 | 4.12% | 41 |
2008 | 183,827 | 173,750 | 10,077 | 5.48% | 55 |
Month | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
Jan 2008 | 183,077 | 174,330 | 8,747 | 4.78% | 48 |
Feb 2008 | 181,596 | 172,839 | 8,757 | 4.82% | 48 |
Mar 2008 | 182,358 | 173,302 | 9,056 | 4.97% | 50 |
Apr 2008 | 183,886 | 175,548 | 8,338 | 4.53% | 45 |
May 2008 | 183,058 | 173,563 | 9,495 | 5.19% | 52 |
Jun 2008 | 186,219 | 174,646 | 11,573 | 6.21% | 62 |
Jul 2008 | 186,439 | 174,779 | 11,660 | 6.25% | 63 |
Aug 2008 | 183,801 | 172,363 | 11,438 | 6.22% | 62 |
Sep 2008 | 184,010 | 172,384 | 11,626 | 6.32% | 63 |
Oct, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Nov, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Dec, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Chattanooga Metro Area Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Construction | 19,856 | 11.19% |
2. | Accommodation and Food Services | 9,480 | 5.34% |
3. | Health Care | 8,918 | 5.03% |
4. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 7,764 | 4.38% |
5. | Metal Manufactuing | 7,560 | 4.26% |
6. | Finance and Insurance | 7,394 | 4.17% |
7. | Utilities | 7,018 | 3.96% |
8. | Educational Services | 6,866 | 3.87% |
9. | Public Administration | 6,326 | 3.57% |
10. | Textile and Textile Mills Manufacturing | 5,966 | 3.36% |
11. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 5,944 | 3.35% |
12. | Food Manufacturing | 5,698 | 3.21% |
13. | Truck Transportation | 4,762 | 2.68% |
14. | Repair and Maintenance | 3,856 | 2.17% |
15. | Machinery Manufacturing | 3,738 | 2.11% |
16. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 3,638 | 2.05% |
17. | Food and Beverage Stores | 3,546 | 2.00% |
18. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 2,958 | 1.67% |
19. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 2,866 | 1.62% |
20. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 2,828 | 1.59% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Health Care | 25,318 | 16.34% |
2. | Educational Services | 17,832 | 11.51% |
3. | Finance and Insurance | 16,488 | 10.64% |
4. | Accommodation and Food Services | 10,876 | 7.02% |
5. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 7,128 | 4.60% |
6. | Social Assistance | 4,896 | 3.16% |
7. | Public Administration | 4,688 | 3.03% |
8. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 4,510 | 2.91% |
9. | Department and Other General Stores | 4,050 | 2.61% |
10. | Food Manufacturing | 4,048 | 2.61% |
11. | Food and Beverage Stores | 3,796 | 2.45% |
12. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 3,710 | 2.39% |
13. | Personal and Laundry Services | 3,586 | 2.31% |
14. | Textile and Textile Mills Manufacturing | 3,388 | 2.19% |
15. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 2,464 | 1.59% |
16. | Utilities | 2,264 | 1.46% |
17. | Construction | 2,082 | 1.34% |
18. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 1,830 | 1.18% |
19. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 1,484 | 0.96% |
20. | Used Merchandise / Gift / Misc. Stores | 1,382 | 0.89% |
Chattanooga Metro Area Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Other Production Occupations | 10,598 | 5.97% |
2. | Other Management Occupations | 8,128 | 4.58% |
3. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 8,080 | 4.55% |
4. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 7,472 | 4.21% |
5. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 7,178 | 4.05% |
6. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 6,828 | 3.85% |
7. | Metal Workers and Plastic Workers | 6,572 | 3.70% |
8. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 6,000 | 3.38% |
9. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 5,856 | 3.30% |
10. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 5,586 | 3.15% |
11. | Engineers | 4,544 | 2.56% |
12. | Top Executives | 4,382 | 2.47% |
13. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 4,376 | 2.47% |
14. | Other Construction Trades | 4,344 | 2.45% |
15. | Vehicle Mechanics | 3,760 | 2.12% |
16. | Operations Managers Non Finance | 3,204 | 1.81% |
17. | Business Operations Specialists | 3,176 | 1.79% |
18. | Computer Specialists | 3,126 | 1.76% |
19. | Other Office and Admin Support | 3,034 | 1.71% |
20. | Carpenters | 2,856 | 1.61% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Other Office and Admin Support | 10,308 | 6.65% |
2. | Secretaries and Admins | 8,002 | 5.17% |
3. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 7,364 | 4.75% |
4. | Registered Nurses | 6,466 | 4.17% |
5. | Other Production Occupations | 6,000 | 3.87% |
6. | Cashiers | 5,732 | 3.70% |
7. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 5,682 | 3.67% |
8. | Other Management Occupations | 5,398 | 3.48% |
9. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 5,212 | 3.36% |
10. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 4,822 | 3.11% |
11. | Business Operations Specialists | 4,394 | 2.84% |
12. | Health Technologists and Technicians | 4,380 | 2.83% |
13. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 3,926 | 2.53% |
14. | Customer Service Representatives | 3,872 | 2.50% |
15. | Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing | 3,824 | 2.47% |
16. | Textile / Apparel / Furnishings | 3,478 | 2.25% |
17. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 3,458 | 2.23% |
18. | Waiters and Waitresses | 3,264 | 2.11% |
19. | Nursing / Psychiatric / Home Health | 3,260 | 2.10% |
20. | Child Care Workers | 3,158 | 2.04% |
Chattanooga Metro Area Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 304,002 | 55.16% |
15-35 hours | 62,163 | 11.28% |
1-14 hours | 14,927 | 2.71% |
No regular hours | 170,083 | 30.86% |
Chattanooga Metro Area Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 10,897 | 3.41% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 8,354 | 2.61% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 12,435 | 3.89% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 26,598 | 8.31% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 37,312 | 11.66% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 49,913 | 15.60% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 51,950 | 16.24% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 32,456 | 10.15% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 14,443 | 4.51% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 15,939 | 4.98% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 6,289 | 1.97% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 3,148 | 0.98% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 23,913 | 7.48% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 26,246 | 8.20% |
Chattanooga Metro Area Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 7,855 | 2.46% |
5-9 | 29,243 | 9.14% |
10-14 | 47,892 | 14.97% |
15-19 | 58,692 | 18.35% |
20-24 | 58,644 | 18.33% |
25-29 | 23,809 | 7.44% |
30-34 | 47,006 | 14.69% |
35-39 | 8,454 | 2.64% |
40-44 | 7,206 | 2.25% |
45-59 | 18,004 | 5.63% |
60-89 | 7,629 | 2.38% |
At least 90 | 5,459 | 1.71% |
Chattanooga Metro Area Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 1,544 | 0.48% | 224,591 | 70.21% |
30-44 | 687 | 0.21% | 61,979 | 19.37% |
45-59 | 234 | 0.07% | 17,770 | 5.55% |
At least 60 | 604 | 0.19% | 12,484 | 3.90% |
Chattanooga Metro Area Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 290 | 0.09% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 39,880 | 12.18% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 269,609 | 82.37% |
Motorcycle | 250 | 0.08% |
Other | 1,642 | 0.50% |
Public transportation | 3,069 | 0.94% |
Walked | 5,153 | 1.57% |
Worked at home | 7,404 | 2.26% |
Chattanooga Metro Area Employment Lawyers handle cases involving employment contracts, severance agreements, OSHA, workers compensation, ADA, race, sex, pregnancy, national-orgin, sexual orientation and age discrimination, sexual harassment, hours & wages and overtime issues. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Chattanooga Metro Area Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 280,070 (677,748 people)
Families (2000): 191,760 (564,692 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 72,278
People at same address in 1995: 364,238
Chattanooga Metro Area Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 31,721 | 11.31% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 18,915 | 6.74% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 19,576 | 6.98% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 21,027 | 7.50% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 19,544 | 6.97% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 18,826 | 6.71% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 17,674 | 6.30% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 16,933 | 6.04% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 13,267 | 4.73% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 25,360 | 9.04% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 27,601 | 9.84% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 23,758 | 8.47% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 10,663 | 3.80% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 5,407 | 1.93% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 4,689 | 1.67% |
$200,000 or more | 5,545 | 1.98% |
Chattanooga Metro Area Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 38,312 | 27.38% |
Family, 2 people | 42,986 | 30.72% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 5,439 | 3.89% |
Family, 3 people | 24,070 | 17.20% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 715 | 0.51% |
Family, 4 people | 17,870 | 12.77% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 212 | 0.15% |
Family, 5 people | 6,960 | 4.97% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 69 | 0.05% |
Family, 6 people | 2,116 | 1.51% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 39 | 0.03% |
Family, 7 or more people | 1,132 | 0.81% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 24 | 0.02% |
Chattanooga Metro Area Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 221,985 | 30.03% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 89,601 | 12.12% |
Public Assistance | 9,466 | 1.28% |
Retirement | 48,635 | 6.58% |
Self Employment | 30,375 | 4.11% |
Social Security | 77,853 | 10.53% |
Supplemental Security | 13,265 | 1.79% |
Wage / Salary | 214,151 | 28.97% |
Other | 33,841 | 4.58% |
Chattanooga Metro Area Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 87,283 | 59.57% |
With children under 18 | 59,240 | 40.43% |
Chattanooga Metro Area Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 28,184 | 10.66% |
Married | 160,592 | 60.72% |
Never Married | 68,609 | 25.94% |
Widowed | 7,097 | 2.68% |
Chattanooga Metro Area Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 38,675 | 13.09% |
Married | 160,809 | 54.41% |
Never Married | 60,827 | 20.58% |
Widowed | 35,247 | 11.93% |
Chattanooga Metro Area Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Chattanooga Metro Area Education Information Back to top
Chattanooga Metro Area Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 34,425 | 6.45% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 80,689 | 15.12% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 149,128 | 27.95% |
Some college, no degree | 130,898 | 24.53% |
Associate degree | 29,690 | 5.56% |
Bachelors degree | 73,327 | 13.74% |
Graduate or professional degree | 35,468 | 6.65% |
Chattanooga Metro Area Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 5,788 | 1.67% | 6,154 | 1.77% | 11,942 | 3.44% |
Kindergarten | 7,882 | 2.27% | 1,594 | 0.46% | 9,476 | 2.73% |
Grades 1-4 | 31,283 | 9.01% | 5,860 | 1.69% | 37,143 | 10.70% |
Grades 5-8 | 32,686 | 9.42% | 6,308 | 1.82% | 38,994 | 11.24% |
Grades 9-12 | 28,286 | 8.15% | 6,769 | 1.95% | 35,055 | 10.10% |
Undergrad college | 27,108 | 7.81% | 7,512 | 2.16% | 34,620 | 9.98% |
Graduate or professional school | 3,662 | 1.06% | 1,048 | 0.30% | 4,710 | 1.36% |
Total | 136,695 | 39.39% | 35,245 | 10.16% | 171,940 | 49.54% |
Chattanooga Metro Area Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Chattanooga Metro Area Public Benefits Information Back to top
Chattanooga Metro Area Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 595,337 | 87.61% |
Below Poverty Level | 84,192 | 12.39% |
Chattanooga Metro Area Public Benefits Lawyers assess the range of local, state and federal government benefits to which their clients may be entitled and help them apply for such programs, as well as appeal decisions denying such benefits to their clients. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Chattanooga Metro Area Criminal Information Back to top
Correctional Institution Population (2000): 1,143
Chattanooga Metro Area Criminal Lawyers represent defendants in municipal, state and federal criminal proceedings. These lawyers commonly handle cases involving DUI/DWI (drunk driving), drug possession, gun crimes, traffic tickets, violent crimes, sex crimes, theft offenses and white collar crimes. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Chattanooga Metro Area Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Chattanooga Metro Area Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 43,589 | 12.56% |
10-19 Years | 46,875 | 13.51% |
20-29 Years | 46,786 | 13.48% |
30-39 Years | 49,629 | 14.30% |
40-49 Years | 54,011 | 15.56% |
50-59 Years | 43,451 | 12.52% |
60-69 Years | 28,660 | 8.26% |
70-79 Years | 21,862 | 6.30% |
80-89 Years | 10,184 | 2.93% |
90+ Years | 1,995 | 0.57% |
Chattanooga Metro Area Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 166,511 | 47.98% |
Female | 180,531 | 52.02% |
Chattanooga Metro Area Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Caucasian | 269,707 | 77.72% |
African-American | 62,913 | 18.13% |
Hispanic/Latino | 5,776 | 1.66% |
Asian | 3,977 | 1.15% |
Multiracial | 3,340 | 0.96% |
Amerindian | 927 | 0.27% |
Other Race | 289 | 0.08% |
Pacific Islander | 113 | 0.03% |
Chattanooga Metro Area Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | United States Or American | 124,260 | 29.42% |
2. | English | 67,704 | 16.03% |
3. | Irish | 64,173 | 15.19% |
4. | German | 57,250 | 13.55% |
5. | Scotch Irish | 18,611 | 4.41% |
6. | Scottish | 14,481 | 3.43% |
7. | French Non-Basque | 12,052 | 2.85% |
8. | Dutch | 9,892 | 2.34% |
9. | Italian | 9,648 | 2.28% |
10. | European | 4,775 | 1.13% |
Chattanooga Metro Area Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Only English | 622,937 | 95.33% |
2. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 14,297 | 2.19% |
3. | French | 2,850 | 0.44% |
4. | German | 1,926 | 0.29% |
5. | Korean | 910 | 0.14% |
6. | Serbo Croatian | 846 | 0.13% |
7. | Other Asian | 766 | 0.12% |
8. | Vietnamese | 720 | 0.11% |
9. | Japanese | 656 | 0.10% |
10. | Chinese | 646 | 0.10% |
Chattanooga Metro Area Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 676,117 | 97.25% |
Naturalized immigrant | 8,212 | 1.18% |
Not a citizen | 10,924 | 1.57% |
Chattanooga Metro Area Immigration Lawyers help clients navigate through the federal immigration process. They help workers secure temporary visas (H1-B, fiances obtain K-1 visas, and permanent immigrants apply for Green Cards or citizenship. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Chattanooga Metro Area Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Chattanooga Metro Area Counties Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
Hamilton County | Marion County | Sequatchie County |
Chattanooga Metro Area Cities Back to top
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