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Mountain City

Tennessee · 2,490 residents (2025 est.) · 3.37 sq mi
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Mountain City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,818. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $216,300. With a median age of 52.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 44% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,542
+7%since 2000
from 2,383 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
754 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 707 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.2
+21%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,490 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Mountain City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,818
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,587 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,395
+48%since 2000
from $17,202 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
−10%since 2010
from 0.489 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$216,300
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$516
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $239 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
43.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+23%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(2,323)
Black0.9%(22)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(19)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(117)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(2,154)
Black3.9%(100)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(239)
Asian0.5%(13)
Other1.4%(36)
Diversity Score33.9%(862)
Diversity Score
34
+594%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.7%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+2%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.1%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 41.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.7%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.6%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2012
from 24.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.3%
−72.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.1%
+35.1 ptssince 2017
from 50.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mountain City, Tennessee?

Mountain City, Tennessee has about 2,542 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mountain City, Tennessee earns about $38,818 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mountain City, Tennessee expensive?

In Mountain City, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $216,300, and the typical rent is about $516 a month.

How educated are people in Mountain City, Tennessee?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Mountain City, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mountain City, Tennessee?

About 34.1% of people in Mountain City, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mountain City, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Mountain City, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 373 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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