State
County
Land Area (mi²)
10.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
360.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.39%
Growth Since 2010
-4.82%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Gatlinburg, Tennessee Population 2021
3,754
Gatlinburg is a city located in Sevier County Tennessee. With a 2020 population of 3,754, it is the 121st largest city in Tennessee and the 5580th largest city in the United States . Gatlinburg is currently declining at a rate of -1.39% annually and its population has decreased by -4.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,944 in 2010. Gatlinburg reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 10 miles, Gatlinburg has a population density of 360 people per square mile.
The average household income in Gatlinburg is $54,086 with a poverty rate of 13.74%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $792 per month, and the median house value is $210,600. The median age in Gatlinburg is 47.2 years, 47.3 years for males, and 47.1 years for females.
Gatlinburg Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gatlinburgwas:
- White: 86.01%
- Asian: 4.62%
- Black or African American: 3.80%
- Two or more races: 3.57%
- Other race: 1.42%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.47%
- Native American: 0.10%
The current population of Gatlinburg, Tennessee is 3,754 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 3,860.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 3,944.
Gatlinburg, Tennessee Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,444 | 86.01% |
| Asian | 185 | 4.62% |
| Black or African American | 152 | 3.80% |
| Two or More Races | 143 | 3.57% |
| Some Other Race | 57 | 1.42% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.47% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4 | 0.10% |
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Gatlinburg Population by Race
Gatlinburg Population Pyramid $2021
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Gatlinburg Population by Age
Gatlinburg Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,742 | 2.2 | 57.5 |
| Married | 827 | 2.78 | 67.1 |
| Non Family | 730 | 1.3 | 50 |
| Female | 132 | 3.13 | 27.3 |
| Male | 53 | 3.49 | 86.8 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
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Gatlinburg Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 110 | 3.55% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 212 | 6.84% |
| High School Graduate | 974 | 31.44% |
| Some College | 816 | 26.34% |
| Associates Degree | 227 | 7.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 560 | 18.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 199 | 6.42% |
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Gatlinburg Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Gatlinburg Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,582 | 2,309 | 587 |
| Hispanic | 137 | 104 | |
| Asian | 136 | 136 | 110 |
| Black | 128 | 128 | 47 |
| 2+ Races | 105 | 89 | 15 |
| Islander | 19 | 19 | |
| Other Race | 12 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 80.88%.
Gatlinburg Educational Attainment by Race
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$23,311
Average Earnings
$22,668
Average Male
$23,734
Average Female
Gatlinburg Earnings by Educational Attainment
Gatlinburg Language by Age
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Gatlinburg Language
84.40% of Gatlinburg residents speak only English, while 15.60% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.38% of the population.
Gatlinburg Language
Gatlinburg Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,237 | 340 | 10.50% |
| Hispanic | 289 | 151 | 52.25% |
| Multiple | 140 | 34 | 24.29% |
| Asian | 184 | 30 | 16.30% |
| Other | 57 | 30 | 52.63% |
| Black | 149 | 14 | 9.40% |
| Native | 4 | 4 | 100.00% |
13.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.46%
Male Poverty Rate
13.01%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Gatlinburg
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gatlinburg is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gatlinburg is Black, with 9.40% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.50%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.10%.
Gatlinburg Poverty
Gatlinburg Poverty Rate by Education
Gatlinburg Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.0%
Male Marriage Rate
50.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Gatlinburg Married by Age and Sex
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Gatlinburg Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Gatlinburg Marital Status by Race
Gatlinburg Marital Status
Gatlinburg Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 320 | 11.00% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 13.68% |
Gatlinburg Veterans by Race
Gatlinburg Veterans by Education
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7.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
Gatlinburg Veterans by Education
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62.8%
Labor Force Participation
58.8%
Employment Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
Gatlinburg Employment by Age
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Gatlinburg Employment by Race
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Gatlinburg Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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39.84%
Born in Gatlinburg
87.34%
Native Born
12.66%
Foreign Born
9.87%
Non Citizen
2.80%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
87.34% of Gatlinburg residents were born in the United States, with 39.84% having been born in Tennessee. 9.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Gatlinburg Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,754 | -53 | -1.39% |
| 2020 | 3,807 | -53 | -1.37% |
| 2019 | 3,860 | -53 | -1.35% |
| 2018 | 3,913 | -31 | -0.79% |
| 2017 | 3,944 | -228 | -5.47% |
| 2016 | 4,172 | 17 | 0.41% |
| 2015 | 4,155 | 18 | 0.44% |
| 2014 | 4,137 | 48 | 1.17% |
| 2013 | 4,089 | 32 | 0.79% |
| 2012 | 4,057 | 26 | 0.65% |
| 2011 | 4,031 | 38 | 0.95% |
| 2010 | 3,993 | 611 | 1.67% |
| 2000 | 3,382 | -35 | -0.10% |
| 1990 | 3,417 | 207 | 0.63% |
| 1980 | 3,210 | 0.00% |