Time Zone: Hamilton County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Chattanooga is the Seat for Hamilton County.
Hamilton County was founded in 1819.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Hamilton had a population of 337,175 people. This is an increase of 9.51% since the last Census (which gave a population of 307,896 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Hamilton represented 5.41% of the total population of Tennessee, making it the state's 4th most populous county (out of 95 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 336,463 | +9.28% | -0.21% since 2009 |
2009 | 337,175 | +9.51% | +0.91% since 2008 |
2008 | 334,123 | +8.52% | +0.91% since 2007 |
2007 | 331,117 | +7.54% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 307,896 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Hamilton County Census Page for Hamilton County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Hamilton County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Hamilton County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Chattanooga | 171,350 | 155,554 | 10.15% increase |
East Ridge | 19,985 | 20,640 | 3.17% decrease |
Soddy-Daisy | 12,859 | 11,530 | 11.53% increase |
Red Bank | 11,765 | 12,418 | 5.26% decrease |
Collegedale | 8,195 | 6,514 | 25.81% increase |
Websites for Hamilton County
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