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Signal Mountain

Tennessee · 8,852 residents · 8.37 sq mi
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Signal Mountain is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,611. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $338,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents. Households here earn about 100% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
74% 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
8,852
+19%since 2000
from 7,429 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,058 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 888 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Signal Mountain
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,611
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,900 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,979
+43%since 2000
from $37,134 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.9%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Information2.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$338,100
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $180,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,841
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,088 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
15.6% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+14%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92%(8,146)
Black0.6%(50)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(239)
Asian1.3%(118)
Other0.5%(43)
Diversity Score12.6%(1,118)
Diversity Score
13
+258%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 95.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
31.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+74%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
64.8%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−93.1 ptssince 2013
from 95.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Signal Mountain, Tennessee?

Signal Mountain, Tennessee has about 8,852 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Signal Mountain, Tennessee earns about $109,611 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 $338,100, and the typical rent is about $1,841 a month.

How educated are people in Signal Mountain, Tennessee?

About 73.6% 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 2.3% 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 1,818 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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