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'''Germantown''' is a city in [[Shelby County, Tennessee|Shelby County]], [[Tennessee]], [[United States]]. The population was 37,348 at the 2000 census.
'''Germantown''' is a city in [[Shelby County, Tennessee|Shelby County]], [[Tennessee]], [[United States]]. The population was 37,348 at the 2000 census. The City of Germantown's 2002 special census recorded a city population of 40,203.


Germantown is best known as a [[suburb]] of [[Memphis, Tennessee|Memphis]], [[Tennessee]]. The city also is home to some of the highest real estate prices in the area. Bordering Memphis to the east, Germantown is a quiet town of streets lined with mature hardwood trees, and often stately homes. There is practically no industry in Germantown, but the city is home to significant retail and commercial services. In the city center is the Old Town Germantown neighborhood, anchored by a depot (a 1948 reproduction of the 1868 original) and railroad tracks that recall the community's earliest days of development as an outpost along the [[Memphis and Charleston Railroad]].
Germantown is best known as a [[suburb]] of [[Memphis, Tennessee|Memphis]], [[Tennessee]]. The city also is home to some of the highest real estate prices in the area. Bordering Memphis to the east, Germantown is a quiet town of streets lined with mature hardwood trees, and often stately homes. There is practically no industry in Germantown, but the city is home to significant retail and commercial services. In the city center is the Old Town Germantown neighborhood, anchored by a depot (a 1948 reproduction of the 1868 original) and railroad tracks that recall the community's earliest days of development as an outpost along the [[Memphis and Charleston Railroad]].
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The median income for a household in the city was $94,609, and the median income for a family was $103,726. Males had a median income of $77,857 versus $38,311 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $44,021. About 1.6% of families and 2.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 2.0% of those under age 18 and 1.3% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the city was $94,609, and the median income for a family was $103,726. Males had a median income of $77,857 versus $38,311 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $44,021. About 1.6% of families and 2.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 2.0% of those under age 18 and 1.3% of those age 65 or over.

The City of Germantown's 2002 special census recorded a city population of 40,203.


==Churches==
==Churches==

Revision as of 01:25, 20 September 2007

Germantown, Tennessee
Location in Shelby County and the state of Tennessee
Location in Shelby County and the state of Tennessee
CountryUnited States
StateTennessee
CountiesShelby County
Founded1825
Incorporated1841
Government
 • MayorSharon Goldsworthy
Area
 • Total17.6 sq mi (45.6 km2)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total37,348
 • Density2,124.1/sq mi (820.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Websitehttp://www.ci.germantown.tn.us/

Germantown is a city in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 37,348 at the 2000 census. The City of Germantown's 2002 special census recorded a city population of 40,203.

Germantown is best known as a suburb of Memphis, Tennessee. The city also is home to some of the highest real estate prices in the area. Bordering Memphis to the east, Germantown is a quiet town of streets lined with mature hardwood trees, and often stately homes. There is practically no industry in Germantown, but the city is home to significant retail and commercial services. In the city center is the Old Town Germantown neighborhood, anchored by a depot (a 1948 reproduction of the 1868 original) and railroad tracks that recall the community's earliest days of development as an outpost along the Memphis and Charleston Railroad.

Germantown, and areas around it, are dotted with larger horse farms, and smaller barns housing just a few horses. The City hosts many horse shows and competitions annually, most notably the Germantown Charity Horse Show in June. Other major annual events include the Germantown Festival, an arts and crafts fair, in early Fall.

Germantown is also known for having some of the most restrictive sign ordinances in the country.

Geography

Germantown is located at 35°5′20″N 89°47′38″W / 35.08889°N 89.79389°W / 35.08889; -89.79389Invalid arguments have been passed to the {{#coordinates:}} function (35.089023, -89.793997)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 45.6 km² (17.6 mi²). 45.5 km² (17.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.17%) is water.

Education

Public Schools

Germantown's public schools are operated by Shelby County Schools.

High schools include:

K-8 schools include:

Middle schools include:

Elementary schools include:

Germanshire Elementary School in unincorporated Shelby County is not located in the city limits of Memphis, and it is a part of Memphis City Schools; therefore Germanshire does not serve the city of Germantown.

Private Schools

  • Daybreak Specialized School
  • Evangelical Christian School
  • Farmington Presbyterian Kindergarden
  • Madonna Learning Center
  • Our Lady Of Perpetual Help
  • St. Georges Day School
  • The Bodine School
  • The Phoenix School for Creative Learning

    • Demographics

    Like most suburban cities and towns, Germantown has grown, in part, as a result of people moving out of the urban core. Germantown is also a town of transient professionals who have moved from other parts of the country for employment in local companies, such as FedEx.

    As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 37,348 people, 13,220 households, and 11,065 families residing in the city. The population density was 820.3/km² (2,124.1/mi²). There were 13,676 housing units at an average density of 300.4/km² (777.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 92.94% White, 2.33% African American, 0.16% Native American, 3.50% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.09% of the population.

    There were 13,220 households out of which 41.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.7% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.3% were non-families. 14.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.14.

    In the city the population was spread out with 28.0% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 33.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males.

    The median income for a household in the city was $94,609, and the median income for a family was $103,726. Males had a median income of $77,857 versus $38,311 for females. The per capita income for the city was $44,021. About 1.6% of families and 2.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.0% of those under age 18 and 1.3% of those age 65 or over.

    Churches

    Surrounding Cities/Suburbs

    See also: Memphis Metropolitan Area

  • Memphis
  • Millington
  • Oakland
  • Olive Branch, MS
  • Piperton
  • Southaven, MS
  • Tunica, MS
  • Tunica Resorts, formerly Robinsonville, MS
  • West Memphis, AR

    • Notable people

    Notables who have lived or grown up in Germantown include:

    City Partnerships

    External links

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