Mountain City, Tennessee
Mountain City: city in Johnson County, Tennessee, United States of America
About
Mountain City is a city located in the county of Johnson in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,531 and a population density of 296 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,444 inhabitants.
The city was created 190 years ago in 1835.
Quick Facts about Mountain City
| Population | 2,444 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| County | Johnson County |
| Postal code | 37683 |
| Phone Area Codes | 423 |
| Area | 8.56 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.4746,-81.8048 |
| Altitude | 2,418 feet / 737 meters |
| Capital city | Mountain City is capital of Johnson County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1836 (190 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 18:27:39 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 285 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.56% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Mountain City is located at 36°28'28"N 81°48'17"W (36.4745600, -81.8048400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Mountain City decreased by 3.56% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,531 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,521 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,516 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,501 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,468 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,457 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,429 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,399 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,413 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,437 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,444 | 0.29% | estimation process |
People born in Mountain City (5)
People born in Mountain City, including baseball player Clyde Shoun, musician Dave Loggins, college basketball coach Jeff Reynolds, .
More notable people
- J. Ronnie Greer (United States federal judge) he was born in 01/01/1952
- Amanda Snyder (American painter) she was born in 15/03/1894
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Mountain City, TN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 461139 | Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine | Sugar Grove (NC) | 28679-9657 |
Closest post offices linked to Mountain City.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Shady Valley Post Office | Shady Valley (TN) | 37688 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Mountain City, Georgia human settlement in Rabun County, Georgia, United States of America with a population of 1,113 people.
- Mountain City, Texas City in Hays County, Texas, United States with a population of 810 people.
Distance to Other Cities
Mountain City distances to largest Tennessee cities