Mountain City is a city located in Caldwell County Texas. Mountain City has a 2024 population of 691. Mountain City is currently growing at a rate of 2.22% annually and its population has increased by 9.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 631 in 2020.
The average household income in Mountain City is $139,431 with a poverty rate of 1.24%. The median age in Mountain City is 37.2 years: 36.1 years for males, and 39.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mountain City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 636 | 87.6% |
| Two or more races | 69 | 9.5% |
| Asian | 11 | 1.52% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.96% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.41% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 240 | 3.03 | 92.9 | 7.1 |
| Married | 179 | 3.44 | 94.4 | 5.6 |
| Non Family | 40 | 1.43 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
| Female | 19 | 2.58 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 2 | 2.5 | 100 | 0 |
3.33
Average Family Size
3.03
Average Household Size
92.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3 | 0.66% |
| Associates Degree | 62 | 13.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 138 | 30.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 66 | 14.44% |
| High School Graduate | 111 | 24.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 0.88% |
| Some College | 73 | 15.97% |
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 | 335 | 328 | 160 |
| Hispanic | 108 | 108 | 40 |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 34 | 5 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Islander | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,188 | $93,750 | $58,958 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,250 | $71,250 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $82,083 | $89,904 | $66,786 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $66,932 | $89,732 | $54,643 |
| Some College | $55,179 | $100,000 | $33,750 |
$66,932
Average Earnings
$89,732
Average Male
$54,643
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.99% of Mountain City residents speak only English, while 9.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 515 | 9 | 1.75% |
1.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.26%
Male Poverty Rate
0%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mountain City is White, with 1.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mountain City is White, with 1.75% 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 7.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 0%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $132,500 | $144,746 |
| Households | $133,750 | $139,431 |
| Married Families | $134,792 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $109,167 | $107,268 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
66.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.5%
Male Marriage Rate
69.0%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
55
Number of Veterans
52
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 29 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 75+ | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48 | 10.55% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 12.17% |
| Islander | 3 | 100% |
| Asian | 2 | 18.18% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 5.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.2%
Labor Force Participation
67.1%
Employment Rate
0.3%
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
65.7%
Born in Mountain City
96.97%
Native Born
3.03%
Foreign Born
0.28%
Non Citizen
2.75%
Naturalized
96.97% of Mountain City residents were born in the United States, with 65.7% having been born in Texas. 0.28% 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 | 766 | 15 | 2% |
| 2028 | 751 | 15 | 2.04% |
| 2027 | 736 | 15 | 2.08% |
| 2026 | 721 | 15 | 2.12% |
| 2025 | 706 | 15 | 2.17% |
| 2024 | 691 | 15 | 2.22% |
| 2023 | 676 | -10 | -1.46% |
| 2022 | 686 | 30 | 4.57% |
| 2021 | 656 | 25 | 3.96% |
| 2020 | 631 | -186 | -22.77% |
| 2019 | 817 | 29 | 3.68% |
| 2018 | 788 | 27 | 3.55% |
| 2017 | 761 | 18 | 2.42% |
| 2016 | 743 | 29 | 4.06% |
| 2015 | 714 | 25 | 3.63% |
| 2014 | 689 | 15 | 2.23% |
| 2013 | 674 | 11 | 1.66% |
| 2012 | 663 | 5 | 0.76% |
| 2011 | 658 | 3 | 0.46% |
| 2010 | 655 | 0 | 0% |