Signal Mountain, Tennessee
Signal Mountain: Town in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States
About
Signal Mountain is a town located in the county of Hamilton in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,554 and a population density of 348 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,640 inhabitants.
The town was created 106 years ago in 1918.
Quick Facts about Signal Mountain
| Population : | 8,640 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Tennessee (United States) |
| County : | Hamilton County |
| Postal code : | 37377 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 423 |
| Area : | 21.69 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,703 feet / 519 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1919 (106 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:04:46 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 398 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 12.57% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Signal Mountain is located at 35°7'21"N 85°20'38"W (35.1225700, -85.3438500).
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Demographics
The population of Signal Mountain increased by 12.57% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,554 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,325 | 9.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,399 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,447 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,449 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,463 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,517 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,536 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,536 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,606 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,640 | 0.39% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,108 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 9,573 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 5.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 10,058 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 9,625 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.7% |
| White only, percent : | 88.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 6.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 10.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 80.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 271 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 13.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 87.6% |
Signal Mountain zip code is 37377.
County name: Hamilton, County
fips: 47065
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 87.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $448,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,948 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,258 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $2,006 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,566 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.80 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 92.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 3.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 13,164 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 48,583 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 46,163 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 70,147 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,116 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $124,803 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $50,924 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 5.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,075 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 630 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 314 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 189 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 844 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 159 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 873 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,656.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.07 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $117,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,085 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $400 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $609 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,395 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.20 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 72.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 55.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 81.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 26.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 45.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 42.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 28,431 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 167,894 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 208,643 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $15,422 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $26,561 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $20,080 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 35.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,079 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 507 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 431 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 646 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 355 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 67 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 930 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,812.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 7.59 |
People born in Signal Mountain (2)
People born in Signal Mountain, including United States Army Medal of Honor recipient Charles H. Coolidge, tennis player Emily Hangstefer, .
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Schools in Signal Mountain
College & universities near Signal Mountain, TN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 221740 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | Chattanooga (TN) | 37403-2598 |
Post offices near Signal Mountain
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Signal Mountain Post Office | Signal Mountain (TN) | 37377 |
Other cities in Hamilton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hamilton County , TN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | 184,742 | The fourth most populous city in Tennessee. |
| East Ridge | 20,979 | City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| East Brainerd | 15,114 | Unincorporated community in Tennessee, United States |
| Soddy-Daisy | 13,719 | City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Middle Valley | 12,684 | Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Tennessee |
| Red Bank | 11,769 | Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States |
| Collegedale | 11,400 | City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| East Chattanooga | 11,000 | A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee. |
| Walden | 2,183 | Town of the United States |
| Lookout Mountain | 1,884 | Town in Tennessee, United States |
| Lakesite | 1,866 | City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Ooltewah | 687 | Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Tennessee |
| Ridgeside | 446 | Human settlement in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Signal Mountain distances to largest Tennessee cities
