Elizabethton
City in Carter County, Tennessee
Elizabethton is a city in Carter County, Tennessee, with 14,546 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,526 ft (465 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Biltmore, 2.2 miles NE.
- 14,546residents (2020 Census)
- 1,526 ftelevation · 465 m
- 9.6 sq miland area · 24.8 km²
- 1,518 / sq mipopulation density
- 37694ZIP code
About Elizabethton
Elizabethton () is a city in, and the county seat of Carter County, Tennessee, United States. Elizabethton is the historical site of the first independent American government (known as the Watauga Association, created in 1772) located west of both the Eastern Continental Divide and the original Thirteen Colonies.
The city is also the historical site of the Transylvania Purchase (1775), a major muster site during the American Revolutionary War for both the Battle of Musgrove Mill (1780) and the Battle of Kings Mountain (1780). It was within the secessionist North Carolina "State of Franklin" territory (1784–1788).
The population of Elizabethton was enumerated at 14,546 during the 2020 census.
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Living in Elizabethton
- Median household income
- $46,975
- Median home value
- $172,900
- Median rent
- $740/mo
- Median age
- 40.9
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Elizabethton had 14,546 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14,546 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,518 per sq mi (586 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Elizabethton at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Carter County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 14,546 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.58 sq mi (24.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,526 ft (465 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.3396° N, 82.2378° W |
| ZIP code | 37694 |
| Official website | elizabethton.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4723500 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Elizabethton
- Biltmore2.2 mi NE
- Central3.3 mi W
- Valley Forge3.4 mi SE
- Watauga3.6 mi NW
- Pine Crest5.1 mi SW
- Hampton5.6 mi SE
- Hunter6.5 mi NE
- Johnson City8.0 mi W
- Bluff City8.6 mi N
- Unicoi9.6 mi SW
- Butler11.3 mi E
- Oak Grove12.4 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Elizabethton
What county is Elizabethton in?
Elizabethton is in Carter County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Elizabethton, TN?
14,546 people lived in Elizabethton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Elizabethton, TN?
The ZIP code of Elizabethton is 37694.
What is the elevation of Elizabethton?
1,526 feet (465 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Elizabethton?
Biltmore (2.2 mi), Central (3.3 mi), Valley Forge (3.4 mi), Watauga (3.6 mi), Pine Crest (5.1 mi).
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