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The Roan Mountain CDP(1) had a population of 797 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Roan Mountain ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Tennessee. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Roan Mountain is located at latitude 36.1962 and longitude -82.0704 in Carter County. The formal boundaries for the Roan Mountain Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 6.63 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Carter County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Roan Mountain Census Designated Place has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.
The Roan Mountain Census Designated Place is located within Commissioner District 2, a minor civil division (MCD) of Carter County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 797 (100%) |
| Population Density | 120 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 17 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $55,625 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,875 |
| Median Home Value | $166,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 413 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 294 (71.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 24 (5.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 95 (23.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 318 |
| Average Household Size | 2.21 |
| Family Households | 244 (76.7%) |
The table below compares Roan Mountain to the other 504 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Tennessee by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 329 | 35th |
| Population Density | # 432 | 15th |
| Median Household Income | # 272 | 46th |
| Per Capita Income | # 228 | 55th |
| Diversity Index | # 311 | 39th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Tennessee Census Data Comparison Tool.
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