Town · Tennessee
Monteagle, Tennessee
Monteagle, town, mostly in Grundy County (58.6% of its 2020 residents), with parts in Marion and Franklin counties, Tennessee. Monteagle had 1,439 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,393 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,926 (±393). GEOID 4749740.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,439
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,393 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,926 ±393
Median household income
$63,438
±$15,978 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$309,500
±$71,629 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$762
±$35 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
Where is Monteagle and what county is it in?
Monteagle is a town mostly in Grundy County (58.6% of its 2020 residents), with parts in Marion and Franklin counties, Tennessee. It covers 9.0 square miles of land, 154 residents per square mile in 2020.
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grundy County | 816 | 58.6% |
| Marion County | 517 | 37.1% |
| Franklin County | 60 | 4.3% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Monteagle, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,439 people lived in Monteagle on July 1, 2025, up 3.8% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,393 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,926 (±393).
| Measure | Monteagle | Grundy County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,926 ±393 | 13,819 | no clear change |
| Households | 726 ±125 | 5,161 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.45 ±0.33 | 2.64 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 896 ±137 | 6,240 | no clear change |
Monteagle's population since 2000
From 1,238 in 2000 to 1,439 in 2025: up 16.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Monteagle as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Monteagle?
The median resident of Monteagle is 43.0 years old; 22.4% are under 18 and 28.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.3%.
| Measure | Monteagle | Grundy County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.0 ±6.9 | 42.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.4% ±5.4 pts | 21.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 28.3% ±7.0 pts | 20.7% | – |
| Male | 49.0% ±5.1 pts | 50.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% ±3.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.6% ±4.6 pts | 93.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±1.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±2.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±1.9 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.5% ±3.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.2% ±3.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.8% ±4.7 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 25.4% ±8.8 pts | 24.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.6% ±5.6 pts | 13.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.7% ±4.5 pts | 82.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 33.2% ±9.4 pts | 14.3% | +14.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 20.7% ±7.5 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.8% ±4.5 pts | 93.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Monteagle earn?
Half of Monteagle's 726 households earn less than $63,438 a year (±$15,978), against $47,593 in Grundy County and $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $57,162 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Monteagle | Grundy County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,438 ±$15,978 | $47,593 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $85,124 ±$13,450 | $62,286 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,858 ±$4,918 | $25,175 | +$7,426 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.0% ±5.8 pts | 18.9% | −10.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.0% ±15.2 pts | 20.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.8% ±3.6 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% ±2.1 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.1% ±8.2 pts | 87.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Monteagle?
Owners occupy 71.1% of Monteagle's occupied homes and renters 28.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $309,500 by its owner (±$71,629). The median renter pays $762 a month including utilities, and 26.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Monteagle | Grundy County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $309,500 ±$71,629 | $154,000 | +$128,342 |
| Median gross rent | $762 ±$35 | $636 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 26.7% ±17.2 pts | 28.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,414 ±$319 | $1,072 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.1% ±7.9 pts | 83.7% | +14.3 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.9% ±7.9 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Housing units | 896 ±137 | 6,240 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±8.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.1% ±7.0 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.1% ±6.7 pts | 69.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.2% ±2.8 pts | 24.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6% ±1.9 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.7% ±4.7 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.0% ±4.2 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.7% ±3.7 pts | 4.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Monteagle building?
Builders took permits for 16 new housing units in Monteagle in 2025 (16 in single-family houses), 11.1 per 1,000 residents against 5.9 across Tennessee.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Monteagle work and get to work?
69.6% of Monteagle's workers drive alone and 14.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.8 minutes.
| Measure | Monteagle | Grundy County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 48.7% ±6.7 pts | 50.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 10.2% ±8.5 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 69.6% ±8.9 pts | 79.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.1% ±8.3 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±6.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.9% ±2.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.5% ±7.3 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.8 min ±7.0 | 35.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Monteagle?
No census tract lies mostly in Monteagle; 5 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 503.02Marion County | 3,699 | $64,873 |
| Tract 9551Grundy County | 1,986 | $58,661 |
| Tract 9553Grundy County | 4,778 | $50,727 |
| Tract 9607Franklin County | 4,153 | $65,693 |
| Tract 9601Franklin County | 3,818 | $57,448 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Monteagle) · Census block assignment files
How does Monteagle compare with other places in Tennessee?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Monteagle is the 8,884th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 208th-most populous of 345 in Tennessee.
Monteagle ranks 121st of 287 places in Tennessee with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 208th | 345 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 113th | 230 |
| Residents per square mile | 276th | 289 |
| Median household income | 121st | 287 |
| Per capita income | 116th | 289 |
| Median home value | 68th | 285 |
| Median gross rent | 201st | 265 |
| Poverty rate | 146th | 239 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 60th | 276 |
| Median age | 102nd | 289 |
| Owner-occupied share | 128th | 289 |
| Work from home | 57th | 167 |
| Travel time to work | 141st | 288 |
Monteagle's figures with every place in Tennessee (CSV)
Every place in Tennessee, sortable · Compare Monteagle with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Monteagle?
19 of the 57 figures for Monteagle on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Monteagle are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Monteagle.