Mountain City, Tennessee
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −37.9% |
| 2008 | −36.5% |
| 2012 | −39.9% |
| 2016 | −60.8% |
| 2020 | −61.7% |
| 2024 | −61.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 18.5%Harris192 | 80.4%Trump834 | 1.1% | R+61.9 | R+0.2 | R+60.4 | 1,037 | |
| R | 18.6%Biden185 | 80.2%Trump800 | 1.2% | R+61.7 | R+0.9 | R+66.1 | 997 | |
| R | 18.0%Clinton158 | 78.8%Trump693 | 3.3% | R+60.8 | R+20.9 | R+62.9 | 880 | |
| R | 29.3%Obama257 | 69.1%Romney607 | 1.6% | R+39.9 | R+3.4 | R+43.7 | 878 | |
| R | 30.7%Obama301 | 67.1%McCain659 | 2.2% | R+36.5 | D+1.4 | R+43.7 | 982 | |
| R | 30.9%Kerry297 | 68.8%Bush661 | 0.3% | R+37.9 | — | R+35.4 | 961 |
Mountain City sits in one of Tennessee's most rural and geographically remote counties, where presidential margins have shifted sharply rightward over the past two decades alongside broader Appalachian realignment trends.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 61.9 points in 2024. The 2024 margin was 61.9 points.
A population of 2,542, a 87% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $38,818 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Mountain City, Tennessee vote in 2024?
In 2024, Mountain City, Tennessee voted Republican by 61.9 points (R+61.9), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,037 votes cast, 192 went Democratic and 834 went Republican.
How many people live in Mountain City, Tennessee?
Mountain City, Tennessee has a population of 2,542 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Mountain City, Tennessee?
Median household income in Mountain City, Tennessee is $38,818 — below the national median of $80,734. The Tennessee state median is $69,595.
What is the political history of Mountain City, Tennessee?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Mountain City, Tennessee from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.