According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chattanooga was: White: 62.30% Black or African American: 31.36% Asian: 2.67%

What is the racial makeup of Knoxville Tennessee?

Knoxville Demographics White: 76.13% Black or African American: 16.98% Two or more races: 3.07% Asian: 1.77%

What is Tennessees racial makeup?

Tennessee Demographics White: 77.58% Black or African American: 16.76% Two or more races: 2.20% Asian: 1.75%

Is Chattanooga a poor city?

Chattanoogas ranks as the eighth most unhealthy city in the country. Adults of workforce age are falling behind in education, as 17% of adults do not have a high school diploma. In our poorest neighborhoods, over 40% of adults do not have a high school diploma.

How bad is crime in Chattanooga?

Chattanooga has a crime rate that is 166% higher than the national average, and there are some pretty big neighborhoods that you should avoid moving to. Living in Chattanooga means there is a 1 in 18 chance of becoming the victim of property crime and a 1 in 93 chance of a violent crime.