Berry Hill, Tennessee
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Berry Hill is a city in Davidson County, Tennessee. As of the 2000 census, the city had a population of 674.
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History
Much of the area of Berry Hill was originally owned by William Tyler Berry and his descendants. Berry died in 1889. In February 1950, Berry Hill incorporated as a city. In 1963, the governments of Davidson County and the City of Nashville merged to form a consolidated metropolitan government, thereby making Berry Hill part of Metropolitan Nashville.
Government
Although Berry Hill is officially part of Metro Nashville, it retains its municipal status as a city. Metro Nashville basically acts as a county government for Berry Hill and provides the same services to the city as it provides for the rest of the county. Berry Hill itself has a commission-manager form of government, which includes three commissioners and a city manager. The city has its own police department and trash pickup services.
Geography
Berry Hill is located at 36°7'9" North, 86°46'12" West (36.119176, -86.770046)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.3 km² (0.9 mi²). 2.3 km² (0.9 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 674 people, 399 households, and 126 families residing in the city. The population density is 289.1/km² (752.6/mi²). There are 442 housing units at an average density of 189.6/km² (493.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 76.41% White, 16.17% African American, 0.15% Native American, 2.37% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.93% from other races, and 2.97% from two or more races. 3.41% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 399 households out of which 10.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 19.8% are married couples living together, 8.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 68.4% are non-families. 58.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 1.65 and the average family size is 2.54.
In the city the population is spread out with 10.5% under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 39.8% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 104.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 104.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $30,529, and the median income for a family is $43,636. Males have a median income of $27,778 versus $23,500 for females. The per capita income for the city is $22,154. 10.3% of the population and 4.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 7.7% of those under the age of 18 and 22.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.