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Mountain City

Texas · 622 residents · 0.526 sq mi
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Mountain City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $124,107. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 47% 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 $311,000. With a median age of 51.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 94% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
622
−7%since 2000
from 671 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,183 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,276 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.7
+35%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2984506027549061990201020202024Mountain City
2024787
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$124,107
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,853 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,174
+58%since 2000
from $28,003 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
79.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$311,000
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $155,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,938
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,125 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
97.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 97.7% in 2000
2.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+34%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82%(550)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(101)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.2%(229)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(455)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino24.1%(150)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score47.7%(297)
Diversity Score
48
+40%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 50.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 96.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.4 min
+64%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 73.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Female
45.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−94.4 ptssince 2013
from 98.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mountain City, Texas?

Mountain City, Texas has about 622 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mountain City, Texas earns about $124,107 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mountain City, Texas expensive?

In Mountain City, Texas, the median home is worth about $311,000, and the typical rent is about $1,938 a month.

How educated are people in Mountain City, Texas?

About 47.5% of adults age 25 and over in Mountain City, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mountain City, Texas?

About 1.5% of people in Mountain City, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mountain City, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Mountain City, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 273 residents, a change of about 78 percent over that period.

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