State
County
Land Area (mi²)
13.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
462.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.76% (-47)
Growth Since 2010
5.06% (297)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee Population 2021
6,172
Pigeon Forge is a city located in Sevier County Tennessee. With a 2020 population of 6,172, it is the 87th largest city in Tennessee and the 4249th largest city in the United States . Pigeon Forge is currently declining at a rate of -0.76% annually but its population has increased by 5.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,875 in 2010. Pigeon Forge reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 13 miles, Pigeon Forge has a population density of 463 people per square mile.
The average household income in Pigeon Forge is $51,969 with a poverty rate of 15.38%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $755 per month, and the median house value is $171,600. The median age in Pigeon Forge is 44.3 years, 40.9 years for males, and 45.7 years for females.
Pigeon Forge Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pigeon Forgewas:
- White: 87.98%
- Two or more races: 5.91%
- Other race: 4.37%
- Native American: 1.75%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is 6,172 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 6,266.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 5,875.
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,480 | 87.98% |
| Two or More Races | 368 | 5.91% |
| Some Other Race | 272 | 4.37% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 109 | 1.75% |
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Pigeon Forge Population by Race
Pigeon Forge Population Pyramid $2021
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Pigeon Forge Population by Age
Pigeon Forge Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,346 | 2.6 | 52.7 |
| Married | 1,379 | 2.83 | 62.7 |
| Non Family | 634 | 1.4 | 45.9 |
| Female | 274 | 3.93 | 27 |
| Male | 59 | 4.29 | 13.6 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
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Pigeon Forge Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 532 | 11.88% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 520 | 11.61% |
| High School Graduate | 1,478 | 33.00% |
| Some College | 1,043 | 23.29% |
| Associates Degree | 247 | 5.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 450 | 10.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 209 | 4.67% |
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Pigeon Forge Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Pigeon Forge Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,628 | 2,993 | 636 |
| Hispanic | 726 | 335 | |
| Other Race | 176 | 36 | |
| 2+ Races | 70 | 44 | 23 |
| Native American | 55 | 55 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 32.86%.
Pigeon Forge Educational Attainment by Race
Pigeon Forge Earnings by Educational Attainment
Pigeon Forge Language by Age
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Pigeon Forge Language
79.67% of Pigeon Forge residents speak only English, while 20.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.98% of the population.
Pigeon Forge Language
Pigeon Forge Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,641 | 561 | 12.09% |
| Multiple | 368 | 322 | 87.50% |
| Hispanic | 993 | 57 | 5.74% |
15.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.64%
Male Poverty Rate
15.12%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Pigeon Forge
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pigeon Forge is Multiple, with 87.50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pigeon Forge is Hispanic, with 5.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.94%.
Pigeon Forge Poverty
Pigeon Forge Poverty Rate by Education
Pigeon Forge Marital Status
Marriage Rates
56.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.4%
Male Marriage Rate
55.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Pigeon Forge Married by Age and Sex
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Pigeon Forge 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 55-64.
Pigeon Forge Marital Status by Race
Pigeon Forge Marital Status
Pigeon Forge Veterans by War
Pigeon Forge Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 488 | 10.76% |
Pigeon Forge Veterans by Race
Pigeon Forge Veterans by Education
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3.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
Pigeon Forge Veterans by Education
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65.3%
Labor Force Participation
63.7%
Employment Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
Pigeon Forge Employment by Age
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Pigeon Forge Employment by Race
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Pigeon Forge 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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42.08%
Born in Pigeon Forge
83.30%
Native Born
16.70%
Foreign Born
15.83%
Non Citizen
0.87%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
83.30% of Pigeon Forge residents were born in the United States, with 42.08% having been born in Tennessee. 15.83% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Pigeon Forge Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,172 | -47 | -0.76% |
| 2020 | 6,219 | -47 | -0.75% |
| 2019 | 6,266 | -47 | -0.74% |
| 2018 | 6,313 | 107 | 1.72% |
| 2017 | 6,206 | 24 | 0.39% |
| 2016 | 6,182 | 39 | 0.63% |
| 2015 | 6,143 | 40 | 0.66% |
| 2014 | 6,103 | 73 | 1.21% |
| 2013 | 6,030 | 53 | 0.89% |
| 2012 | 5,977 | 47 | 0.79% |
| 2011 | 5,930 | 55 | 0.94% |
| 2010 | 5,875 | 792 | 1.46% |
| 2000 | 5,083 | 2,056 | 5.32% |
| 1990 | 3,027 | 0.00% |