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.

Mount Carmel, TN

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

5,472population

47.2median age

This community is a community of 5,472 with a median age of 47.2. The population is predominantly White (96.9%) with a significant Two or More community (2.5%). Median household income is $68,866. 92.2% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 13.9% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 91.4%, with a median home value of $179,600.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96.9%5,301

Two or More

2.5%136

Hispanic/Latino

0.3%19

Asian

0.3%16

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.9%393

High School Diploma

34.1%1,350

Some College (<1 yr)

12.6%497

Some College (1+ yr)

16.3%646

Associate's Degree

5.3%210

Bachelor's Degree

9.9%391

Master's Degree

3.8%150

Doctorate

0.3%10

HS or Higher

92.2%

BA or Higher

13.9%

Graduate+

Housingi

$179,600median home value

$643median rent

91.4%homeownership

2,138total units

4.3%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 91.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.4%101

$50K–$100K

16.6%311

$100K–$150K

12%224

$150K–$200K

26.6%497

$200K–$300K

25.1%469

$300K–$500K

9.7%182

$500K–$1M

4.6%86

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

5.2%111

2000–2009

11.8%253

1990–1999

17%363

1980–1989

11.9%254

1970–1979

20.3%433

1960–1969

10.1%217

1950–1959

9.9%211

1940–1949

10.1%215

1939 or earlier

3.8%81

Heating Fuel

Electricity

70.2%1,437

Utility Gas

29.3%600

Wood

0.2%5

No Fuel

0.2%4

Household Economyi

$68,866median household income

$32,394per capita income

7%poverty rate

7.4%unemployment

2,573labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.1%63

$10K–$15K

1.1%23

$15K–$20K

7.8%160

$20K–$25K

4.2%85

$25K–$30K

3.3%68

$30K–$35K

2.3%47

$35K–$40K

1.8%37

$40K–$45K

4%81

$45K–$50K

1.6%32

$50K–$60K

8.4%171

$60K–$75K

20.2%413

$75K–$100K

15.5%317

$100K–$125K

13.8%282

$125K–$150K

4%81

$150K–$200K

3.3%68

$200K+

5.8%118

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers13 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

190.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Poland

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,335

Avg. Commutei

25.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,383

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

406(9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.3%Insured

10.7%Uninsured