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Mountain City

Tennessee · 2,531 residents · 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 $25,527. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $101,500. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 41% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,531
+6%since 2000
from 2,383 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
751 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 707 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.6
+6%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Mountain City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,527
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,587 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,574
−9%since 2000
from $17,202 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
36.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade18.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$460
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $239 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.5%
−32.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
43.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
−12%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(2,418)
Black1%(25)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(56)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other1.2%(31)
Diversity Score11.2%(283)
Diversity Score
11
+129%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.0%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+5%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
11.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.7%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Female
57.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mountain City, Tennessee?

Mountain City, Tennessee has about 2,531 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mountain City, Tennessee earns about $25,527 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 $101,500, and the typical rent is about $460 a month.

How educated are people in Mountain City, Tennessee?

About 11.7% 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 36.6% 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 362 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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