Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Lookout Mountain, GA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,721

Median Agei

36.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.3%1,503

Hispanic/Latino

6.5%112

Two or More

5.6%97

Black

0.5%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1%11

High School Diploma

2.9%31

Some College (<1 yr)

2%21

Some College (1+ yr)

2.8%30

Associate's Degree

3.9%42

Bachelor's Degree

56%599

Master's Degree

15.6%167

Professional Degree

7.7%82

Doctorate

6.5%69

HS or Higher

98.4%

BA or Higher

85.8%

Graduate+

29.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$564,600

Median Renti

$1,213

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

84%487

Renter-Occupied

16%93

Total Units

638

Homeownership

84%

Vacancy Rate

9.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.8%4

$50K–$100K

1.4%7

$150K–$200K

0.4%2

$200K–$300K

3.3%16

$300K–$500K

36.1%176

$500K–$1M

45.6%222

$1M+

12.3%60

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.4%9

2010–2019

3%19

2000–2009

4.2%27

1990–1999

7.5%48

1980–1989

6.1%39

1970–1979

9.9%63

1960–1969

13.5%86

1950–1959

38.6%246

1940–1949

10.2%65

1939 or earlier

5.6%36

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

59.8%347

Electricity

37.8%219

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%8

Other

0.7%4

Fuel Oil

0.3%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$158,000

Mean Household Incomei

$201,763

Per Capita Incomei

$67,686

Poverty Ratei

2.2%

Unemploymenti

1.6%

Labor Forcei

685

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4%23

$15K–$20K

0.5%3

$20K–$25K

1.7%10

$25K–$30K

1%6

$35K–$40K

0.5%3

$40K–$45K

2.4%14

$45K–$50K

0.7%4

$50K–$60K

4%23

$60K–$75K

4.8%28

$75K–$100K

8.6%50

$100K–$125K

7.1%41

$125K–$150K

10.5%61

$150K–$200K

19.1%111

$200K+

35%203

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

663.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

United Kingdom

Mexico

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

658

Avg. Commutei

21.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

674

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

46(4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.3%Insured

6.7%Uninsured