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Mountain City

Georgia · 1,088 residents · 1.816 sq mi
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Mountain City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,723. Population has grown 31% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $127,600. Households here earn about 46% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,088
+31%since 2000
from 829 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
599 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 456 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6597809011K1K1990201020202024Mountain City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,723
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,531 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,985
+38%since 2000
from $15,235 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.493
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,600
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$521
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $477 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.8%
−45.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
37.6% rent
Vacancy rate
30.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.7%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+96%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(734)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(63)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.8%(164)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80%(870)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(177)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other9.5%(103)
Diversity Score51.1%(555)
Diversity Score
51
+158%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
−23%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.9%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.0%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
57.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mountain City, Georgia?

Mountain City, Georgia has about 1,088 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mountain City, Georgia?

The typical household in Mountain City, Georgia earns about $26,723 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mountain City, Georgia expensive?

In Mountain City, Georgia, the median home is worth about $127,600, and the typical rent is about $521 a month.

How educated are people in Mountain City, Georgia?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Mountain City, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mountain City, Georgia?

About 19.4% of people in Mountain City, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mountain City, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Mountain City, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 305 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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