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Flat Top Mountain

Tennessee · 561 residents · 17.324 sq mi
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Flat Top Mountain is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,304. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 2019. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2019, reaching $405,600. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 83% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 111%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
561
+66%since 2019
from 338 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
32 / sq mi
+66%since 2019
from 20 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
−2%since 2019
from 45.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2344576809031K201020202024Flat Top Mountain
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,304
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $54,934 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,680
−30%since 2019
from $32,492 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.1%
+29.7 ptssince 2019
from 34.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2019
from 5.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$405,600
+111%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $190,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$967
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $833 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
95.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2019
from 85.3% in 2019
4.4% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+17%since 2019
from 3.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(325)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(13)
Diversity Score9.2%(31)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(524)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(9)
Diversity Score6.3%(35)
Diversity Score
6
−32%since 2019
from 9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 11.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 96.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 8.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+5%since 2019
from 31.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2019
from 60.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2019
from 26.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
25.1%
−18.7 ptssince 2019
from 43.8% in 2019
Female
74.9%
+18.7 ptssince 2019
from 56.2% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Flat Top Mountain, Tennessee?

Flat Top Mountain, Tennessee has about 561 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Flat Top Mountain, Tennessee?

The typical household in Flat Top Mountain, Tennessee earns about $100,304 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Flat Top Mountain, Tennessee expensive?

In Flat Top Mountain, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $405,600, and the typical rent is about $967 a month.

How educated are people in Flat Top Mountain, Tennessee?

About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in Flat Top Mountain, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Flat Top Mountain, Tennessee?

About 16.1% of people in Flat Top Mountain, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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