Signal Mountain Town, Tennessee
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 7429 people, 5369 households, and 3232 families living in the town. The population density was 1112.6 people per square mile (429.58/kmē), it would be the 51st most densely populated town in the U.S. state of Tennessee. There were 3054 housing units at an average density of 457.2 per square mile (176.53/kmē). The average household size was 2.5 persons, and the average family size was 3.02 persons. In the Signal Mountain Town, 25.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.4% were 18 to 24, 22.2% were 25 to 44, 27.1% were 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 87.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males. The median age was 43.6 years, The median age of males and females living in Signal Mountain Town was 42.1 and 45 years respectively. The racial makeup of the town was 98.36% White, 0.22% Black or African American, 0.16% American Indian, 0.35% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.7% from two or more races and 0.22% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $66900, it is the 13th highest town by median household income in the U.S. state of Tennessee. The median income for a family in the town was $86997, it is Tennessee's ninth wealthiest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $37134, it would be the ninth highest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of Tennessee. The median income was $33330, The median income for males was $57800, compared to $21549 for females.
In 2000, 2000 pupils and students, of which 47.9% are male and 52.1% are female, 26.92% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 9.8% nursery or pri school, 5.45% kindergarten, 44.95% elementary school, 26.9% high school and 12.9% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 7429 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 7461 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 7426 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 7391 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 7370 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 7314 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 7253 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 7230 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 7204 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 7122 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 7109 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 97 | 99 | 196 |
| Kindergarten | 72 | 37 | 109 |
| Elementary school | 473 | 426 | 899 |
| High school | 224 | 314 | 538 |
| College or graduate school | 92 | 166 | 258 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signal Mountain town, Tennessee | $66900 | $86997 | $37134 |
| Hamilton County, Tennessee | $38930 | $48037 | $21593 |
| Tennessee, United States | $36360 | $43517 | $19393 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |