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Lookout Mountain

Alabama · 1,484 residents · 15.231 sq mi
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Lookout Mountain has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,021. Population has fallen 21% since 2019, a loss of 400 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $86,100. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,484
−21%since 2019
from 1,884 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
97 / sq mi
−21%since 2019
from 124 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.7
+8%since 2019
from 41.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
9931K1K2K2K201020202024Lookout Mountain
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,021
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $39,559 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,698
+5%since 2019
from $31,948 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 19.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 16.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,100
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $92,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2019
from 96.8% in 2019
11.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−3%since 2019
from 2.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,853)
Black1.4%(26)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.1%(76)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(1,347)
Black0.7%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(38)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.9%(131)
Diversity Score
9
+118%since 2019
from 4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 12.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 74.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+11%since 2019
from 26.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2019
from 86.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 48.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 21.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 56.6% in 2019
Female
41.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 43.4% in 2019
Foreign born
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 2.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lookout Mountain, Alabama?

Lookout Mountain, Alabama has about 1,484 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lookout Mountain, Alabama?

The typical household in Lookout Mountain, Alabama earns about $38,021 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lookout Mountain, Alabama expensive?

In Lookout Mountain, Alabama, the median home is worth about $86,100.

How educated are people in Lookout Mountain, Alabama?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lookout Mountain, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lookout Mountain, Alabama?

About 18.6% of people in Lookout Mountain, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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