Sevierville is a city located in Sevier County Tennessee. Sevierville has a 2024 population of 18,082. It is also the county seat of Sevier County. Sevierville is currently declining at a rate of -0.11% annually and its population has decreased by -0.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,162 in 2020.
The average household income in Sevierville is $72,457 with a poverty rate of 15.29%. The median age in Sevierville is 38.9 years: 38 years for males, and 40.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sevierville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,318 | 73.56% |
| Other race | 2,307 | 12.74% |
| Two or more races | 1,552 | 8.57% |
| Asian | 643 | 3.55% |
| Black or African American | 255 | 1.41% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,199 | 2.43 | 52.7 | 47.3 |
| Married | 2,842 | 3.08 | 74 | 26 |
| Non Family | 2,834 | 1.33 | 30.7 | 69.3 |
| Female | 1,113 | 3.2 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
| Male | 410 | 3.38 | 35.4 | 64.6 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
52.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 796 | 6.42% |
| Associates Degree | 1,099 | 8.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,912 | 15.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 790 | 6.37% |
| High School Graduate | 4,243 | 34.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 949 | 7.66% |
| Some College | 2,604 | 21.01% |
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 | 9,545 | 8,721 | 2,320 |
| Hispanic | 1,972 | 1,141 | 222 |
| Other Race | 914 | 754 | 207 |
| 2+ Races | 583 | 317 | 3 |
| Asian | 430 | 380 | 125 |
| Black | 245 | 222 | 32 |
| Native American | 30 | 30 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 29.07%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,821 | $60,083 | $40,078 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,462 | $58,782 | $70,456 |
| High School Graduate | $33,380 | $34,852 | $31,667 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,903 | $35,426 | $22,062 |
| Overall | $36,056 | $41,059 | $33,285 |
| Some College | $35,049 | $34,160 | $35,285 |
$36,056
Average Earnings
$41,059
Average Male
$33,285
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.64% of Sevierville residents speak only English, while 23.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,544 | 1,590 | 13.77% |
| Hispanic | 4,205 | 1,037 | 24.66% |
| Multiple | 1,492 | 568 | 38.07% |
| Other | 2,307 | 197 | 8.54% |
| Asian | 643 | 6 | 0.93% |
| Black | 197 | 3 | 1.52% |
15.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.04%
Male Poverty Rate
16.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sevierville is Multiple, with 38.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sevierville is Asian, with 0.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16% |
| High School | 14.29% |
| Some College | 10.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 28.46% |
| Male Employed | 10.42% |
| Female Employed | 5.91% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,362 | $86,668 |
| Households | $55,106 | $72,457 |
| Married Families | $85,451 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,491 | $47,750 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.0%
Male Marriage Rate
39.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
946
Number of Veterans
905
Male Veterans
41
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 272 |
| First Gulf War | 216 |
| Korea | 169 |
| Second Gulf War | 118 |
| World War II | 37 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 311 |
| 35 to 54 | 238 |
| 55 to 64 | 193 |
| 65 to 74 | 188 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 922 | 8.19% |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 2.75% |
| Black | 1 | 0.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.4%
Labor Force Participation
58.6%
Employment Rate
3%
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
47.38%
Born in Sevierville
83.99%
Native Born
16.01%
Foreign Born
14.15%
Non Citizen
1.86%
Naturalized
83.99% of Sevierville residents were born in the United States, with 47.38% having been born in Tennessee. 14.15% 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 | 17,982 | -20 | -0.11% |
| 2028 | 18,002 | -20 | -0.11% |
| 2027 | 18,022 | -20 | -0.11% |
| 2026 | 18,042 | -20 | -0.11% |
| 2025 | 18,062 | -20 | -0.11% |
| 2024 | 18,082 | -20 | -0.11% |
| 2023 | 18,102 | 107 | 0.59% |
| 2022 | 17,995 | -355 | -1.93% |
| 2021 | 18,350 | 188 | 1.04% |
| 2020 | 18,162 | 1,004 | 5.85% |
| 2019 | 17,158 | 344 | 2.05% |
| 2018 | 16,814 | -47 | -0.28% |
| 2017 | 16,861 | 176 | 1.05% |
| 2016 | 16,685 | 273 | 1.66% |
| 2015 | 16,412 | 39 | 0.24% |
| 2014 | 16,373 | 291 | 1.81% |
| 2013 | 16,082 | 379 | 2.41% |
| 2012 | 15,703 | 485 | 3.19% |
| 2011 | 15,218 | 402 | 2.71% |
| 2010 | 14,816 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,757 | 4,579 | 63.79% |
| 1990 | 7,178 | 2,622 | 57.55% |
| 1980 | 4,556 | 1,895 | 71.21% |
| 1970 | 2,661 | -229 | -7.92% |
| 1960 | 2,890 | 1,290 | 80.62% |
| 1950 | 1,600 | 400 | 33.33% |
| 1940 | 1,200 | 900 | 300% |
| 1900 | 300 | -17,682 | -98.33% |