Mountain City is a town located in Johnson County Tennessee. Mountain City has a 2024 population of 2,477. It is also the county seat of Johnson County. Mountain City is currently growing at a rate of 0.57% annually and its population has increased by 2.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,419 in 2020.
The average household income in Mountain City is $51,912 with a poverty rate of 32.17%. The median age in Mountain City is 54.3 years: 46.5 years for males, and 59.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mountain City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,973 | 86.73% |
| Two or more races | 219 | 9.63% |
| Black or African American | 63 | 2.77% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.88% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,063 | 1.95 | 56.4 | 43.6 |
| Non Family | 538 | 1.03 | 44.8 | 55.2 |
| Married | 371 | 2.82 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Female | 123 | 3.24 | 35 | 65 |
| Male | 31 | 2.23 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
2.77
Average Family Size
1.95
Average Household Size
56.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 244 | 13.68% |
| Associates Degree | 107 | 6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 131 | 7.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 28 | 1.57% |
| High School Graduate | 688 | 38.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 203 | 11.39% |
| Some College | 382 | 21.42% |
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 | 1,636 | 1,262 | 147 |
| 2+ Races | 84 | 19 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 76 | 13 | 6 |
| Black | 40 | 32 | 0 |
| Asian | 17 | 17 | 6 |
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 35.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,500 | $208,750 | $37,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,895 | $32,917 | $32,885 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,474 | $15,179 | $37,528 |
| Overall | $31,483 | $33,958 | $30,313 |
| Some College | $29,000 | $48,224 | $22,813 |
$31,483
Average Earnings
$33,958
Average Male
$30,313
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.93% of Mountain City residents speak only English, while 10.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,799 | 480 | 26.68% |
| Multiple | 216 | 174 | 80.56% |
| Hispanic | 177 | 164 | 92.66% |
| Black | 32 | 11 | 34.38% |
32.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.03%
Male Poverty Rate
39.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mountain City is Hispanic, with 92.66% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mountain City is White, with 26.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.9%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50.39% |
| Some College | 16.32% |
| High School | 15.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 84% |
| Male Unemployed | 64.71% |
| Female Employed | 19.88% |
| Male Employed | 12.29% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,313 | $68,651 |
| Households | $36,902 | $51,912 |
| Married Families | $75,197 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,250 | $33,763 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.2%
Male Marriage Rate
37.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
245
Number of Veterans
240
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 79 |
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| Korea | 25 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 124 |
| 55 to 64 | 45 |
| 35 to 54 | 43 |
| 65 to 74 | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 245 | 14.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39.1%
Labor Force Participation
36%
Employment Rate
8%
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
38.2%
Born in Mountain City
96.62%
Native Born
3.38%
Foreign Born
1.85%
Non Citizen
1.54%
Naturalized
96.62% of Mountain City residents were born in the United States, with 38.2% having been born in Tennessee. 1.85% 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 | 2,550 | 14 | 0.55% |
| 2028 | 2,536 | 15 | 0.6% |
| 2027 | 2,521 | 15 | 0.6% |
| 2026 | 2,506 | 14 | 0.56% |
| 2025 | 2,492 | 15 | 0.61% |
| 2024 | 2,477 | 14 | 0.57% |
| 2023 | 2,463 | 80 | 3.36% |
| 2022 | 2,383 | -10 | -0.42% |
| 2021 | 2,393 | -26 | -1.07% |
| 2020 | 2,419 | -14 | -0.58% |
| 2019 | 2,433 | 23 | 0.95% |
| 2018 | 2,410 | 9 | 0.37% |
| 2017 | 2,401 | -30 | -1.23% |
| 2016 | 2,431 | -26 | -1.06% |
| 2015 | 2,457 | -12 | -0.49% |
| 2014 | 2,469 | -32 | -1.28% |
| 2013 | 2,501 | -17 | -0.68% |
| 2012 | 2,518 | -6 | -0.24% |
| 2011 | 2,524 | 10 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 2,514 | 0 | 0% |