Gatlinburg is a city located in Sevier County Tennessee. Gatlinburg has a 2024 population of 3,750. Gatlinburg is currently growing at a rate of 1.32% annually and its population has increased by 5.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,554 in 2020.
The average household income in Gatlinburg is $70,095 with a poverty rate of 13.65%. The median age in Gatlinburg is 44.2 years: 40.8 years for males, and 47.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gatlinburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,881 | 79.24% |
| Other race | 246 | 6.77% |
| Black or African American | 186 | 5.12% |
| Asian | 180 | 4.95% |
| Two or more races | 139 | 3.82% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,383 | 2.48 | 69.8 | 30.2 |
| Married | 694 | 2.92 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Non Family | 552 | 1.24 | 68.7 | 31.3 |
| Male | 104 | 5.9 | 65.4 | 34.6 |
| Female | 33 | 3.18 | 48.5 | 51.5 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
69.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 144 | 5.45% |
| Associates Degree | 140 | 5.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 448 | 16.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 301 | 11.39% |
| High School Graduate | 752 | 28.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 115 | 4.35% |
| Some College | 743 | 28.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,090 | 1,936 | 533 |
| Hispanic | 295 | 206 | 76 |
| Black | 140 | 140 | 60 |
| Other Race | 116 | 50 | 11 |
| Asian | 113 | 104 | 78 |
| 2+ Races | 76 | 53 | 11 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $26,635 | $0 | $25,994 |
| Graduate Degree | $42,292 | $81,198 | $34,722 |
| High School Graduate | $25,065 | $25,360 | $24,097 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,177 | $29,250 | $16,458 |
| Overall | $27,632 | $29,598 | $26,380 |
| Some College | $29,750 | $46,354 | $25,545 |
$27,632
Average Earnings
$29,598
Average Male
$26,380
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.3% of Gatlinburg residents speak only English, while 18.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,750 | 314 | 11.42% |
| Hispanic | 468 | 133 | 28.42% |
| Other | 246 | 87 | 35.37% |
| Asian | 179 | 34 | 18.99% |
| Multiple | 138 | 33 | 23.91% |
| Black | 185 | 15 | 8.11% |
13.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.22%
Male Poverty Rate
17.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gatlinburg is Other, with 35.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gatlinburg is Black, with 8.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47.1% |
| High School | 14.36% |
| Some College | 9.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 79.17% |
| Female Employed | 15.95% |
| Male Employed | 6.72% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,295 | $85,866 |
| Households | $50,483 | $70,095 |
| Married Families | $79,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,889 | $44,256 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.4%
Male Marriage Rate
56.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 15-19, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
236
Number of Veterans
236
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 141 |
| Korea | 26 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 101 |
| 55 to 64 | 65 |
| 75+ | 60 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 231 | 10% |
| Other Race | 5 | 3.55% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 1.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.9%
Labor Force Participation
57.9%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
48.35%
Born in Gatlinburg
82.84%
Native Born
17.16%
Foreign Born
13.94%
Non Citizen
3.22%
Naturalized
82.84% of Gatlinburg residents were born in the United States, with 48.35% having been born in Tennessee. 13.94% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,995 | 49 | 1.24% |
| 2028 | 3,946 | 49 | 1.26% |
| 2027 | 3,897 | 49 | 1.27% |
| 2026 | 3,848 | 49 | 1.29% |
| 2025 | 3,799 | 49 | 1.31% |
| 2024 | 3,750 | 49 | 1.32% |
| 2023 | 3,701 | 53 | 1.45% |
| 2022 | 3,648 | -48 | -1.3% |
| 2021 | 3,696 | 142 | 4% |
| 2020 | 3,554 | -308 | -7.98% |
| 2019 | 3,862 | -62 | -1.58% |
| 2018 | 3,924 | -27 | -0.68% |
| 2017 | 3,951 | -224 | -5.37% |
| 2016 | 4,175 | 19 | 0.46% |
| 2015 | 4,156 | 20 | 0.48% |
| 2014 | 4,136 | 49 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 4,087 | 32 | 0.79% |
| 2012 | 4,055 | 27 | 0.67% |
| 2011 | 4,028 | 39 | 0.98% |
| 2010 | 3,989 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,382 | -35 | -1.02% |
| 1990 | 3,417 | 207 | 6.45% |
| 1980 | 3,210 | -785 | -19.65% |