Norris
City in Anderson County, Tennessee
Norris is a city in Anderson County, Tennessee, with 1,599 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,073 ft (327 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Andersonville, 2.0 miles SE.
- 1,599residents (2020 Census)
- 1,073 ftelevation · 327 m
- 8.3 sq miland area · 21.6 km²
- 192 / sq mipopulation density
- 37828ZIP code
About Norris
Norris is a city in Anderson County, Tennessee. Its population was 1,599 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Knoxville, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Norris was built as a model planned community by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in 1933 to house workers building Norris Dam on the Clinch River. It is named in honor of George W. Norris, a Senator from Nebraska, who was a long-term supporter of the TVA.
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Living in Norris
- Median household income
- $75,515
- Median home value
- $315,900
- Median rent
- $1,053/mo
- Median age
- 58.5
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Norris had 1,599 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,599 |
|---|---|
| Density | 192 per sq mi (74 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Norris at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Anderson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,599 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.33 sq mi (21.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,073 ft (327 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.2137° N, 84.0629° W |
| ZIP code | 37828 |
| Official website | cityofnorris.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4753600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Norris
- Andersonville2.0 mi SE
- Rocky Top5.2 mi W
- Briceville7.2 mi W
- Clinton8.7 mi SW
- Caryville10.2 mi NW
- Jacksboro11.1 mi NW
- La Follette11.5 mi N
- Halls11.6 mi SE
- Powell12.4 mi S
- Fincastle13.2 mi N
- Maynardville14.5 mi E
- Plainview15.2 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Norris
What county is Norris in?
Norris is in Anderson County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Norris, TN?
1,599 people lived in Norris at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Norris, TN?
The ZIP code of Norris is 37828.
What is the elevation of Norris?
1,073 feet (327 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Norris?
Andersonville (2.0 mi), Rocky Top (5.2 mi), Briceville (7.2 mi), Clinton (8.7 mi), Caryville (10.2 mi).
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