Lookout Mountain is a CDP located in Etowah County Alabama. Lookout Mountain has a 2024 population of 1,231. Lookout Mountain is currently declining at a rate of -2.22% annually and its population has decreased by -19.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,528 in 2020.
The average household income in Lookout Mountain is $89,628 with a poverty rate of 36.06%. The median age in Lookout Mountain is 52.6 years: 49.3 years for males, and 60.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lookout Mountain was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,251 | 97.2% |
| Black or African American | 30 | 2.33% |
| Two or more races | 5 | 0.39% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 462 | 2.7 | 93.1 | 6.9 |
| Married | 235 | 3.69 | 89.8 | 10.2 |
| Non Family | 165 | 1.38 | 95.2 | 4.8 |
| Male | 36 | 1.94 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 26 | 3.19 | 100 | 0 |
3.44
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
93.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 254 | 26.08% |
| Associates Degree | 87 | 8.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 17 | 1.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 112 | 11.5% |
| High School Graduate | 247 | 25.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59 | 6.06% |
| Some College | 198 | 20.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 968 | 656 | 129 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $160,150 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,777 | $25,750 | $21,667 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,643 | $0 | $38,000 |
| Some College | $32,121 | $0 | $33,750 |
$34,643
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$38,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.92% of Lookout Mountain residents speak only English, while 0.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,242 | 450 | 36.23% |
36.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.3%
Male Poverty Rate
38.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lookout Mountain is White, with 36.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lookout Mountain is White, with 36.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 52.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 74.12% |
| Some College | 32.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.2% |
| High School | 3.64% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.63% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,391 | $123,663 |
| Households | $32,071 | $89,628 |
| Married Families | $67,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,486 | $28,365 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.7%
Male Marriage Rate
52.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
75
Number of Veterans
71
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 35 |
| Vietnam | 23 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75 | 6.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
30.8%
Labor Force Participation
30.8%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.46%
Born in Lookout Mountain
99.92%
Native Born
0.08%
Foreign Born
0.08%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.92% of Lookout Mountain residents were born in the United States, with 76.46% having been born in Alabama. 0.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,231 | -28 | -2.22% |
| 2023 | 1,259 | -28 | -2.18% |
| 2022 | 1,287 | -140 | -9.81% |
| 2021 | 1,427 | -101 | -6.61% |
| 2020 | 1,528 | -356 | -18.9% |
| 2019 | 1,884 | 79 | 4.38% |
| 2018 | 1,805 | 84 | 4.88% |
| 2017 | 1,721 | 208 | 13.75% |
| 2016 | 1,513 | 361 | 31.34% |
| 2015 | 1,152 | 56 | 5.11% |
| 2014 | 1,096 | -76 | -6.48% |
| 2013 | 1,172 | -87 | -6.91% |
| 2012 | 1,259 | -151 | -10.71% |
| 2011 | 1,410 | -211 | -13.02% |
| 2010 | 1,621 | 0 | 0% |