Elizabethton, Tennessee
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Elizabethton is a city located in Carter County, Tennessee. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 13,372. It is the county seat of Carter CountyTemplate:GR. The town hosts the Elizabethton Twins baseball club of the Appalachian League.
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Geography
Elizabethton is located at 36°20'11" North, 82°14'21" West (36.336527, -82.239038)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 24.3 km² (9.4 mi²). 23.7 km² (9.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.35% water.
The Watauga River flows past Elizabethton. Elizabethton lies on the south bank of the Watauga along either side of its principal tributary, Doe River.
Demographics
Image:Eliz Seal.jpg As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 13,372 people, 5,454 households, and 3,512 families residing in the city. The population density was 563.6/km² (1,459.3/mi²). There were 5,964 housing units at an average density of 251.4/km² (650.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.30% White, 2.47% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.49% from other races, and 1.02% from two or more races. 1.18% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 5,454 households out of which 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.6% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.6% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.82.
In the city the population was spread out with 20.5% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 82.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $25,909, and the median income for a family was $33,333. Males had a median income of $26,890 versus $20,190 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,578. 19.4% of the population and 15.2% of families were below the poverty line. 29.8% of those under the age of 18 and 16.1% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Early history
Carter County is named in honor of Landon Carter, son of John Carter, Chairman of the Court as defined by the articles of the Watauga Petition. Elizabethton is the county seat and is named for Landon's wife, Elizabeth MacLin Carter. Elizabethton was served by the legendary narrow gauge East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad (ET&WNC) (also known as "Tweetsie Railroad") built in the 1880s.
Famous Natives
- Jason Witten - National Football League tight end