Lookout Mountain is a city located in Walker County Georgia. Lookout Mountain has a 2024 population of 1,679. Lookout Mountain is currently growing at a rate of 0.48% annually and its population has increased by 2.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,645 in 2020.
The average household income in Lookout Mountain is $187,792 with a poverty rate of 5.36%. The median age in Lookout Mountain is 39.1 years: 38.6 years for males, and 39.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lookout Mountain was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,606 | 88% |
| Two or more races | 129 | 7.07% |
| Black or African American | 30 | 1.64% |
| Other race | 27 | 1.48% |
| Asian | 21 | 1.15% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.66% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 600 | 2.95 | 86.3 | 13.7 |
| Married | 466 | 3.24 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Non Family | 92 | 1.08 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
| Male | 31 | 4.03 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
| Female | 11 | 3.27 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.95
Average Household Size
86.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7 | 0.61% |
| Associates Degree | 41 | 3.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 586 | 51.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 369 | 32.34% |
| High School Graduate | 55 | 4.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23 | 2.02% |
| Some College | 60 | 5.26% |
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 | 1,077 | 1,051 | 927 |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 35 | 20 |
| Hispanic | 21 | 18 | 14 |
| Other Race | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Native American | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Black | 5 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,577 | $133,194 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $96,354 | $103,281 | $62,000 |
| High School Graduate | $58,750 | $71,250 | $41,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $81,587 | $107,880 | $41,167 |
| Some College | $51,250 | $118,750 | $32,750 |
$81,587
Average Earnings
$107,880
Average Male
$41,167
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.55% of Lookout Mountain residents speak only English, while 4.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,598 | 94 | 5.88% |
| Black | 5 | 1 | 20% |
5.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.3%
Male Poverty Rate
6.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lookout Mountain is Black, with 20% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lookout Mountain is White, with 5.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 32.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3.33% |
| Some College | 2.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 5.57% |
| Male Employed | 1.06% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $163,125 | $202,238 |
| Households | $149,688 | $187,792 |
| Married Families | $169,300 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $86,250 | $82,314 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
71.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
72.5%
Male Marriage Rate
69.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
77
Number of Veterans
74
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 28 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 45 |
| 75+ | 17 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74 | 6.47% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 4.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.8%
Labor Force Participation
58.8%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
16.27%
Born in Lookout Mountain
96.66%
Native Born
3.34%
Foreign Born
1.42%
Non Citizen
1.92%
Naturalized
96.66% of Lookout Mountain residents were born in the United States, with 16.27% having been born in Georgia. 1.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,723 | 9 | 0.53% |
| 2028 | 1,714 | 9 | 0.53% |
| 2027 | 1,705 | 8 | 0.47% |
| 2026 | 1,697 | 9 | 0.53% |
| 2025 | 1,688 | 9 | 0.54% |
| 2024 | 1,679 | 8 | 0.48% |
| 2023 | 1,671 | 23 | 1.4% |
| 2022 | 1,648 | -8 | -0.48% |
| 2021 | 1,656 | 11 | 0.67% |
| 2020 | 1,645 | 77 | 4.91% |
| 2019 | 1,568 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1,568 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2017 | 1,567 | 6 | 0.38% |
| 2016 | 1,561 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2015 | 1,564 | -12 | -0.76% |
| 2014 | 1,576 | -6 | -0.38% |
| 2013 | 1,582 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2012 | 1,581 | -6 | -0.38% |
| 2011 | 1,587 | -6 | -0.38% |
| 2010 | 1,593 | 0 | 0% |