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Monteagle

Tennessee · 1,393 residents · 9.044 sq mi
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Monteagle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,401. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $189,000. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,393
+13%since 2000
from 1,238 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
154 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 137 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.3
+8%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Monteagle
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,401
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,464 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,508
+58%since 2000
from $12,983 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,000
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$657
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
33.3% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+57%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,190)
Black1.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0.7%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(80)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(1,256)
Black0.9%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(34)
Asian1.7%(23)
Other2.6%(36)
Diversity Score18.3%(255)
Diversity Score
18
+185%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.9%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 46.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.9%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.3%
−71.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monteagle, Tennessee?

Monteagle, Tennessee has about 1,393 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monteagle, Tennessee?

The typical household in Monteagle, Tennessee earns about $44,401 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monteagle, Tennessee expensive?

In Monteagle, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $189,000, and the typical rent is about $657 a month.

How educated are people in Monteagle, Tennessee?

About 25.7% of adults age 25 and over in Monteagle, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monteagle, Tennessee?

About 22.6% of people in Monteagle, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monteagle, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Monteagle, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 206 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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