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Mountain City

Georgia · 904 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 $47,550. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $109,300. The poverty rate of 24.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
904
+9%since 2000
from 829 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
498 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 456 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+7%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6597809011K1K1990201020202024Mountain City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,550
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,531 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,286
+13%since 2000
from $15,235 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food7.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade0.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,300
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $477 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.2%
−21.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
43.8% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79%(714)
Black0.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(128)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.4%(311)
Diversity Score
34
+74%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
−6%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
53.1%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2011
from 41.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.5%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
57.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
28.8%
−44.6 ptssince 2013
from 73.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mountain City, Georgia?

Mountain City, Georgia has about 904 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mountain City, Georgia earns about $47,550 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 $109,300, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Mountain City, Georgia?

About 7.5% 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 24.5% 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 121 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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