Examining the relationship between land-use cover change and sociodemographic characteristics: A case study of Madison County, Tennessee

Authors

Thomas A. DePriest Jr., University of Tennessee at MartinFollow
Anzhelia Antipova, The University of MemphisFollow
Hsiang-Te Kung, University of MemphisFollow
Esra Ozdenerol, University of MemphisFollow

Abstract

This study sought to holistically examine urbanization in Jackson, Madison County, TN. In order to accomplish this objective, a study of land-use and land cover (LULC) change in Madison County, TN from 1992–2011 was conducted. Once completed, noted changes in LULC were then compared to certain socio-demographic factors; these included, population, population density, point distance, central business district, and distance to roads. To determine if any significant relationships existed between socio-demographic factors and quantified LULC changes Spearman’s Correlations were utilized. Relationships between socio-demographic factors and land-use indicators were established as urban areas grew, agricultural and forested areas declined, and population density near the city center decreased.

Recommended Citation

DePriest, Thomas A. Jr.; Antipova, Anzhelia; Kung, Hsiang-Te; and Ozdenerol, Esra (2024) "Examining the relationship between land-use cover change and sociodemographic characteristics: A case study of Madison County, Tennessee," The Compass: Earth Science Journal of Sigma Gamma Epsilon: Vol. 93: Iss. 2, Article 6.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.62879/c26106389
Available at: https://digitalcommons.csbsju.edu/compass/vol93/iss2/6