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Mountain City

Tennessee · 2,415 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 $27,155. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $130,400. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 50% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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
2,415
+1%since 2000
from 2,383 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
717 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 707 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+15%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Mountain City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,155
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,587 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,139
+11%since 2000
from $17,202 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
39.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services12.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,400
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$464
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $239 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
43.6% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(2,170)
Black1%(25)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(113)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other2.7%(64)
Diversity Score21.1%(509)
Diversity Score
21
+331%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.8%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+18%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 41.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.8%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mountain City, Tennessee?

Mountain City, Tennessee has about 2,415 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mountain City, Tennessee earns about $27,155 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 $130,400, and the typical rent is about $464 a month.

How educated are people in Mountain City, Tennessee?

About 8.7% 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 39.8% 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 246 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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