Monteagle is a town located in Grundy County Tennessee. Monteagle has a 2024 population of 1,408. Monteagle is currently growing at a rate of 0.36% annually and its population has increased by 1.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,386 in 2020.
The average household income in Monteagle is $71,628 with a poverty rate of 19.94%. The median age in Monteagle is 49 years: 40.1 years for males, and 55.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Monteagle was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,656 | 91.09% |
| Asian | 49 | 2.7% |
| Black or African American | 42 | 2.31% |
| Two or more races | 38 | 2.09% |
| Other race | 33 | 1.82% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 681 | 2.43 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
| Married | 329 | 2.63 | 88.1 | 11.9 |
| Non Family | 227 | 1.19 | 41.4 | 58.6 |
| Female | 94 | 4.06 | 45.7 | 54.3 |
| Male | 31 | 4.35 | 51.6 | 48.4 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
65.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 128 | 9.13% |
| Associates Degree | 98 | 6.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 150 | 10.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 279 | 19.9% |
| High School Graduate | 396 | 28.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 129 | 9.2% |
| Some College | 222 | 15.83% |
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 | 1,251 | 1,034 | 404 |
| Hispanic | 56 | 44 | 8 |
| Black | 39 | 36 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 29 | 4 |
| Other Race | 33 | 21 | 0 |
| Asian | 18 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 92.31%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 33.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,214 | $44,607 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,679 | $0 | $72,614 |
| High School Graduate | $24,893 | $0 | $24,688 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $13,239 | $0 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $40,682 | $43,188 | $25,833 |
| Some College | $47,813 | $73,478 | $0 |
$40,682
Average Earnings
$43,188
Average Male
$25,833
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.9% of Monteagle residents speak only English, while 5.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,538 | 313 | 20.35% |
| Black | 33 | 17 | 51.52% |
| Other | 33 | 12 | 36.36% |
| Hispanic | 67 | 12 | 17.91% |
19.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.09%
Male Poverty Rate
14.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Monteagle is Black, with 51.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Monteagle is Hispanic, with 17.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.94% |
| High School | 23.16% |
| Some College | 19.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 73.68% |
| Male Employed | 9.09% |
| Female Employed | 8.89% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,734 | $81,294 |
| Households | $53,005 | $71,628 |
| Married Families | $79,241 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,969 | $47,781 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.2%
Male Marriage Rate
42.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
158
Number of Veterans
147
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 37 |
| First Gulf War | 34 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 59 |
| 35 to 54 | 47 |
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 158 | 11.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
30.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
40.1%
Labor Force Participation
35.6%
Employment Rate
11.3%
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
62.87%
Born in Monteagle
95.43%
Native Born
4.57%
Foreign Born
2.53%
Non Citizen
2.04%
Naturalized
95.43% of Monteagle residents were born in the United States, with 62.87% having been born in Tennessee. 2.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,437 | 6 | 0.42% |
| 2028 | 1,431 | 6 | 0.42% |
| 2027 | 1,425 | 5 | 0.35% |
| 2026 | 1,420 | 6 | 0.42% |
| 2025 | 1,414 | 6 | 0.43% |
| 2024 | 1,408 | 5 | 0.36% |
| 2023 | 1,403 | 21 | 1.52% |
| 2022 | 1,382 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2021 | 1,384 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2020 | 1,386 | 152 | 12.32% |
| 2019 | 1,234 | 6 | 0.49% |
| 2018 | 1,228 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1,228 | 3 | 0.24% |
| 2016 | 1,225 | -4 | -0.33% |
| 2015 | 1,229 | -5 | -0.41% |
| 2014 | 1,234 | -2 | -0.16% |
| 2013 | 1,236 | -6 | -0.48% |
| 2012 | 1,242 | -3 | -0.24% |
| 2011 | 1,245 | -13 | -1.03% |
| 2010 | 1,258 | 0 | 0% |