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Mountain City

County:
Johnson County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.37
State:
Tennessee

Mountain City is a town located in Johnson County, Tennessee. Mountain City has a 2026 population of 2,520. It is also the county seat of Johnson County. Mountain City is currently growing at a rate of 0.68% annually and its population has increased by 4.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,417 in 2020.

The median household income in Mountain City is $38,818 with a poverty rate of 34.14%. The median age in Mountain City is 52.2 years: 41.7 years for males, and 55.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.1 males.

2.5K
Total Population
748
Density (mi²)
17 0.68%
Growth

Mountain City Population

Mountain City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,520170.68%
20252,503170.68%
20242,486230.93%
20232,463813.4%
20222,382-11-0.46%
20212,393-24-0.99%
20202,41750.21%
20192,433230.95%
20182,41090.37%
20172,401-30-1.23%
20162,431-26-1.06%
20152,457-12-0.49%
20142,469-32-1.28%
20132,501-17-0.68%
20122,518-6-0.24%
20112,524-7-0.28%
20102,51460.24%

Median Age

Overall: 52.2 years
Female: 55.5 years
Male: 41.7 years

Mountain City Adults

There are 2,051 adults, (704 of whom are seniors) in Mountain City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,296 (51%)
Male: 1,246 (49%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Mountain City includes 84.74% White, 3.93% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,15484.74%
Two or more races26910.58%
Black or African American1003.93%
Asian130.51%
Other race60.24%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2339.17%
Other race60.24%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,15484.74%
Black or African American1003.93%
Two or more races361.42%
Asian130.51%

Mountain City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Mountain City 's average per capita income is $32,212. Household income levels show a median of $38,818. The poverty rate stands at 34.14%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$78,203-
Families$57,941$66,700
Households$38,818$54,281
Non Families$33,783$39,080

$32,212

Average Income

$38,818

Median Household Income

34.14%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)