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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Signal Mountain

Tennessee · 7,034 residents · 8.37 sq mi
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Signal Mountain is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $49,821. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $121,400. With a median age of 39.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 101% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 33.0
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,034
−5%vs 2000
vs 7,429 in 2000
1990 – 2025
840 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 888 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.2
−10%vs 2000
vs 43.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Signal Mountain
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,821
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $66,900 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$23,983
−35%vs 2000
vs $37,134 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.1%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$121,400
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $180,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$611
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,088 in 2000
US average: $450
82.3%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.8% in 2000
17.7% rent
2.4
−10%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(7,263)
Black0.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(63)
Asian0.3%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(262)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(6,968)
Black0.6%(44)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(57)
Asian0.3%(22)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.3%(301)
4
+22%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

55.3%
−9.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
93.6%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 95.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
18.4%
−6.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.6 min
+64%vs 2000
vs 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Signal Mountain, Tennessee?

Signal Mountain, Tennessee has about 7,034 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Signal Mountain, Tennessee earns about $49,821 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Signal Mountain, Tennessee expensive?

In Signal Mountain, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $121,400, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in Signal Mountain, Tennessee?

About 55.3% of adults age 25 and over in Signal Mountain, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Signal Mountain, Tennessee?

About 1.1% of people in Signal Mountain, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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

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