Monteagle: Demographics & People
Monteagle's population stands at 1,926 people, in 726 households. Population grew 5.9% from 1,818 (2022) to 1,926 (2024). Median age 43.0 years. (0.8y younger than Marion County; 8.0y older than Tennessee). Children under 18 are 22% of the population. Population is 92% White (non-Hispanic) and 2% Hispanic or Latino. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.16). 68% of households are family-led. County is gaining 1,112 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 39% adult obesity, 23% smoke.
- 2.7 people per household (vs Tennessee avg 2.5).
- 32% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Tennessee 42%).
- 103 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Tennessee 65).
Population & Trend
Population grew 5.9% from 1,818 (2022) to 1,926 (2024) — about 9.9× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~2,042 (extrapolated at 3.0%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 2,203.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 42,774 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 5.9% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 1,818 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 1,926 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 1,926 people (vs Tennessee 63,091) |
| Population Estimate | 2,203 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 43.0y is 4.1 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 22% — near the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 43.0 years (vs Tennessee 35.0y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 22.4% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 1,926 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 432 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 307.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 641.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 546 |
| Population under 18 | 432 |
| Median age | 43.0 years (vs Tennessee 35.0y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 1,926 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.16 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 1,656 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 42 |
| Asian residents | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 67 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 16.4% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 91.3% |
| Asian population | 2.1% (vs Tennessee 1.9%) |
| Black population | 1.8% (vs Tennessee 16.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 2.1% (vs Tennessee 10.0%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 91.6% (vs Tennessee 66.3%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.2% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 4% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 1,295 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 560 |
| Share born in this state | 67.2% |
| Share born in another state | 32.8% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 29.1% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizens | 3.5% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 62 |
| From Africa | 33 |
Households & Family Composition
726 households. Averaging 2.4 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 68% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 454 families, 19% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 339 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 454 |
| Married couples with children | 85 |
| Single-parent households | 29 |
| Average household size | 2.43 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 18.0% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 47 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 14 |
| Family households | 496 households (vs Tennessee 15,978) |
| Households that are families | 68.3% (vs Tennessee 58.5%) |
| Total households | 726 households (vs Tennessee 25,255) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 8.2% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 1,112 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 8.2% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 40,445 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 39,333 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 1,112 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 282 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 15.7% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 147 residents live in group quarters (7.6% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 147 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 4 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 47051 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 47 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 051 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Franklin |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 20.3% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 17.10 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 23.90 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 47051 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Franklin County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Micropolitan |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,871 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 47051 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Franklin County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 48.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 42.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 50.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 42,208 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 1.80 |
| Family Score · Schools | 1 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 22.4% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 1,926, booming, established, middle-class, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 1,926 people (vs Tennessee 63,091) |
| Town Summary · County | Franklin County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade