Monteagle, TN Demographics

A map of Monteagle's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,765	1,256	91.6%	90.2%
Multiracial	45	58	2.3%	4.2%
Asian	41	23	2.1%	1.7%
Hispanic	41	34	2.1%	2.4%
Black	34	12	1.8%	0.9%
Native American/Other	0	10	0.0%	0.7%

Monteagle, Tennessee has an estimated population of 1,926, a dramatic increase from the 1,393 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.6% White, 2.3% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, 2.1% Hispanic, 1.8% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Monteagle, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Monteagle has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Tennessee overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Monteagle, that probability was 18.4% in 2020 and 15.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Monteagle is ranked the 225th most populous place in Tennessee, out of 504 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Monteagle was ranked the 255th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Monteagle's White Population

1,765 residents of Monteagle, or 91.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Monteagle is significantly higher than in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. Monteagle ranks 200th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monteagle's White population has grown by an estimated 40.5%. White residents' share of Monteagle's population has increased from 90.2% to 91.6%.

Monteagle is more White than neighboring Sewanee (86.3% White), and Sherwood (20.9% White). Monteagle is less White than neighboring Pelham (91.8% White), Tracy City (94.1% White), and Coalmont (95% White).

Monteagle's Black Population

34 residents of Monteagle, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Monteagle is considerably lower than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. Monteagle ranks 351st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monteagle's Black population has grown by an estimated 183.3%. Black residents' share of Monteagle's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.8%.

Monteagle is more Black than neighboring Pelham (1.1% Black), Tracy City (0.3% Black), Coalmont (0% Black), and Sherwood (0% Black). Monteagle is less Black than neighboring Sewanee (4.6% Black).

Monteagle's Asian Population

41 residents of Monteagle, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Monteagle is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. Monteagle ranks 58th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monteagle's Asian population has grown by an estimated 78.3%. Asian residents' share of Monteagle's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Monteagle is more Asian than neighboring Sewanee (0.9% Asian), Pelham (0% Asian), Tracy City (0% Asian), Coalmont (0.1% Asian), and Sherwood (0% Asian).

Monteagle's Hispanic Population

41 residents of Monteagle, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Monteagle is lower than in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Monteagle ranks 288th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monteagle's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 20.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Monteagle's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Monteagle is more Hispanic than neighboring Pelham (0% Hispanic), Tracy City (0.5% Hispanic), Coalmont (0% Hispanic), and Sherwood (0% Hispanic). Monteagle is less Hispanic than neighboring Sewanee (5.2% Hispanic).

Monteagle's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Monteagle, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Monteagle is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Monteagle ranks 145th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monteagle's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Monteagle's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Monteagle is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pelham (1% Native American/Other), and Tracy City (0.1% Native American/Other).

Monteagle's Multiracial Population

45 residents of Monteagle, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Monteagle is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Monteagle ranks 190th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monteagle's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 22.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Monteagle's population has decreased from 4.2% to 2.3%.

Monteagle is less Multiracial than neighboring Sewanee (2.9% Multiracial), Pelham (6.1% Multiracial), Tracy City (4.9% Multiracial), Coalmont (4.9% Multiracial), and Sherwood (79.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.