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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Signal Mountain

Tennessee · 7,429 residents · 8.37 sq mi
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Signal Mountain is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $66,900. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $180,500. With a median age of 43.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 84% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,429
+6%since 1990
from 7,034 in 1990
1990 – 2025
888 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 840 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.6
+11%since 1990
from 39.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Signal Mountain
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$66,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,821 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$37,134
+55%since 1990
from $23,983 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.4%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$180,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $121,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,088
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $611 in 1990
US average: $602
80.8%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 82.3% in 1990
19.2% rent
2.7
+11%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(6,968)
Black0.6%(44)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(57)
Asian0.3%(22)
Diversity Score4.3%(301)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(7,263)
Black0.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(63)
Asian0.3%(26)
Diversity Score3.5%(262)
4
−18%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

64.5%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 55.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.9%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 93.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
24.8%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 18.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−39%since 1990
from 24.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 7,429 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Signal Mountain, Tennessee earns about $66,900 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 $180,500, and the typical rent is about $1,088 a month.

How educated are people in Signal Mountain, Tennessee?

About 64.5% 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 3.4% of people in Signal Mountain, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Signal Mountain, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Signal Mountain, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 395 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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