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<p>CSV import</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Hamilton-county-courthouse-tn1.jpg|thumb|Hamilton-county-courthouse-tn1]] [[file:USA_Hamilton_County,_Tennessee.csv_age_pyramid.svg|right|thumb|USA_Hamilton_County,_Tennessee.csv_age_pyramid]] {{short description|County in Tennessee, United States}}<br /> {{Infobox U.S. county<br /> | county = Hamilton County<br /> | state = Tennessee<br /> | founded = October 25, 1819<br /> | named for = [[Alexander Hamilton]]<br /> | seat = [[Chattanooga, Tennessee|Chattanooga]]<br /> | largest_city = Chattanooga<br /> | area_total_sq_mi = 576<br /> | area_land_sq_mi = 542<br /> | area_water_sq_mi = 33<br /> | area_percentage = 5.8%<br /> | population_as_of = 2020<br /> | population_total = 366207<br /> | population_density_sq_mi = 675<br /> | time_zone = Eastern<br /> | web = [https://www.hamiltontn.gov/ www.hamiltontn.gov]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Hamilton County&#039;&#039;&#039; is a county located in the southeastern part of the [[U.S. state]] of [[Tennessee]]. As of the 2020 census, the population was 366,207, making it the fourth-most populous county in Tennessee. The county seat is [[Chattanooga, Tennessee|Chattanooga]], which is the fourth-largest city in Tennessee.<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> Hamilton County was established on October 25, 1819, and was named in honor of [[Alexander Hamilton]], the first [[United States Secretary of the Treasury]]. The area was originally inhabited by the [[Cherokee]] people before European-American settlement.<br /> <br /> == Geography ==<br /> According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of 576 square miles (1,490 km²), of which 542 square miles (1,400 km²) is land and 33 square miles (85 km²) (5.8%) is water. The county is part of the [[Appalachian Mountains]] and features a diverse landscape that includes mountains, valleys, and rivers.<br /> <br /> === Adjacent counties ===<br /> * [[Bledsoe County, Tennessee|Bledsoe County]] (north)<br /> * [[Rhea County, Tennessee|Rhea County]] (northwest)<br /> * [[Meigs County, Tennessee|Meigs County]] (northeast)<br /> * [[Bradley County, Tennessee|Bradley County]] (east)<br /> * [[Marion County, Tennessee|Marion County]] (west)<br /> * [[Sequatchie County, Tennessee|Sequatchie County]] (west)<br /> * [[Dade County, Georgia|Dade County, Georgia]] (south)<br /> * [[Walker County, Georgia|Walker County, Georgia]] (south)<br /> * [[Catoosa County, Georgia|Catoosa County, Georgia]] (southeast)<br /> <br /> == Demographics ==<br /> As of the 2020 census, there were 366,207 people, 147,799 households, and 91,724 families residing in the county. The population density was 675 people per square mile (261/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 70.1% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 20.2% [[African American (U.S. Census)|Black or African American]], 2.1% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 6.1% from other races.<br /> <br /> == Economy ==<br /> Hamilton County&#039;s economy is diverse, with major sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, education, and tourism. The county is home to several large employers, including the [[Tennessee Valley Authority]], [[BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee]], and [[Volkswagen Group of America|Volkswagen]].<br /> <br /> == Education ==<br /> Hamilton County is served by the [[Hamilton County Schools]] district, which includes numerous elementary, middle, and high schools. Higher education institutions in the county include the [[University of Tennessee at Chattanooga]] and [[Chattanooga State Community College]].<br /> <br /> == Transportation ==<br /> Hamilton County is a transportation hub with several major highways, including [[Interstate 24]], [[Interstate 75]], and [[Interstate 59]]. The [[Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport]] provides air service to the region.<br /> <br /> == Government ==<br /> Hamilton County is governed by a county mayor and a county commission. The county mayor is the chief executive officer, while the county commission serves as the legislative body.<br /> <br /> == Communities ==<br /> === Cities ===<br /> * [[Chattanooga, Tennessee|Chattanooga]]<br /> * [[Collegedale, Tennessee|Collegedale]]<br /> * [[East Ridge, Tennessee|East Ridge]]<br /> * [[Lakesite, Tennessee|Lakesite]]<br /> * [[Red Bank, Tennessee|Red Bank]]<br /> * [[Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee|Soddy-Daisy]]<br /> <br /> === Towns ===<br /> * [[Lookout Mountain, Tennessee|Lookout Mountain]]<br /> * [[Signal Mountain, Tennessee|Signal Mountain]]<br /> * [[Walden, Tennessee|Walden]]<br /> <br /> === Census-designated places ===<br /> * [[Apison, Tennessee|Apison]]<br /> * [[Birchwood, Tennessee|Birchwood]]<br /> * [[Harrison, Tennessee|Harrison]]<br /> * [[Middle Valley, Tennessee|Middle Valley]]<br /> * [[Ooltewah, Tennessee|Ooltewah]]<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> * [[List of counties in Tennessee]]<br /> * [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Hamilton County, Tennessee]]<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> {{Reflist}}<br /> <br /> == External links ==<br /> {{Commons category|Hamilton County, Tennessee}}<br /> {{Geographic location<br /> |Centre = Hamilton County, Tennessee<br /> |Northwest = Rhea County<br /> |North = Meigs County<br /> |Northeast = Bradley County<br /> |West = Sequatchie County<br /> |East = Bradley County<br /> |Southwest = Marion County<br /> |South = Dade County, Georgia<br /> |Southeast = Walker County, Georgia<br /> |Southwest = Catoosa County, Georgia<br /> }}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Hamilton County, Tennessee]]<br /> [[Category:1819 establishments in Tennessee]]<br /> [[Category:Counties of Appalachia]]<br /> [[Category:Chattanooga metropolitan area]]<br /> [[Category:Populated places established in 1819]]<br /> {{Tennessee-geo-stub}}</div>

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