Loudon County, Tennessee

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Loudon County
U.S. county
Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
Tennessee's location within the U.S.
Coordinates:
Country	United States
State	Tennessee
Founded	1870
Seat	Loudon
Area
• Total	247 sq mi (640 km2)
• Land	229 sq mi (590 km2)
• Water	18 sq mi (50 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	54,068
• Density	236/sq mi (91/km2)
Website	[[1] www.loudoncounty-tn.gov/%20www.loudoncounty-tn.gov]]

Loudon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 54,068. Its county seat is Loudon. The county was created in 1870 from portions of Roane, Blount, and Monroe counties.

History

Loudon County was established in 1870. The county is named after Fort Loudoun, a British colonial-era fort built in 1756. The fort was named for John Campbell, 4th Earl of Loudoun, who was the commander of British forces in North America at the time.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 247 square miles (640 km²), of which 229 square miles (590 km²) is land and 18 square miles (47 km²) (7.3%) is water. The Tennessee River flows through the county, providing a significant waterway for transportation and recreation.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 54,068 people, 21,000 households, and 15,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 236 people per square mile (91/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with smaller percentages of African American, Native American, Asian, and other races.

Economy

The economy of Loudon County is diverse, with key sectors including manufacturing, agriculture, and retail. The county is home to several industrial parks and has a strong agricultural base, particularly in the production of livestock and crops.

Education

Loudon County is served by the Loudon County School District, which operates several elementary, middle, and high schools. Higher education opportunities are available in nearby cities, including Knoxville.

Communities

Cities

• Lenoir City
• Loudon

Towns

• Greenback
• Philadelphia

Unincorporated communities

• Friendsville
• Tellico Village

Notable People

• Notable Person 1
• Notable Person 2

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Loudon County, Tennessee
• List of counties in Tennessee

External links

• Official website