Pigeon Forge, Tennessee Population 2022
Pigeon Forge is a city located in Sevier County Tennessee. Pigeon Forge has a 2020 population of 6,125. Pigeon Forge is currently declining at a rate of -0.76% annually but its population has increased by 4.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,875 in 2010.
The average household income in Pigeon Forge is $51,969 with a poverty rate of 22.05%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $721 per month, and the median house value is $185,100. 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: 90.00%
- Two or more races: 6.72%
- Other race: 1.74%
- Native American: 1.38%
- Black or African American: 0.13%
- Asian: 0.03%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,622 | 90.00% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.13% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 86 | 1.38% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.03% |
| Some Other Race | 109 | 1.74% |
| Two or More Races | 420 | 6.72% |
Pigeon Forge Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,214 | 2.77 | 47.9 |
| Married | 1,128 | 2.98 | 59 |
| Male | 73 | 4.15 | 0 |
| Female | 398 | 3.98 | 20.1 |
| Non Family | 615 | 1.44 | 51.1 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.77
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 554 | 13.21% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 568 | 13.54% |
| High School Graduate | 1,220 | 29.08% |
| Some College | 1,025 | 24.43% |
| Associates Degree | 215 | 5.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 428 | 10.20% |
| Graduate Degree | 185 | 4.41% |
Pigeon Forge Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 137 | 114 | 50 |
| White | 3,350 | 2,663 | 561 |
| Black | 8 | 8 | |
| Native American | 39 | 39 | |
| Hispanic | 689 | 277 | |
| Other Race | 74 |
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 100.00%.
Pigeon Forge Language by Age
Pigeon Forge Language
80.14% of Pigeon Forge residents speak only English, while 19.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.53% of the population.
Pigeon Forge Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 100.00% |
| Multiple | 420 | 346 | 82.38% |
| White | 4,709 | 895 | 19.01% |
| Other | 35 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 945 | 109 | 11.53% |
22.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.40%
Male Poverty Rate
23.95%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Pigeon Forge
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pigeon Forge is Asian, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pigeon Forge is Hispanic, with 11.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.60%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.82%.
Pigeon Forge Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.3%
Male Marriage Rate
51.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Pigeon Forge Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 391 | 9.04% |
Pigeon Forge Veterans by Education
3.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.90%
Veteran Disability Rate
73%
Labor Force Participation
71%
Employment Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
43.11%
Born in Pigeon Forge
83.29%
Native Born
16.71%
Foreign Born
14.42%
Non Citizen
2.29%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
83.29% of Pigeon Forge residents were born in the United States, with 43.11% having been born in Tennessee. 14.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3,027 | 0.00% | |
| 2000 | 5,083 | 2,056 | 5.32% |
| 2010 | 5,875 | 792 | 1.46% |
| 2011 | 5,930 | 55 | 0.94% |
| 2012 | 5,977 | 47 | 0.79% |
| 2013 | 6,030 | 53 | 0.89% |
| 2014 | 6,103 | 73 | 1.21% |
| 2015 | 6,143 | 40 | 0.66% |
| 2016 | 6,182 | 39 | 0.63% |
| 2017 | 6,206 | 24 | 0.39% |
| 2018 | 6,313 | 107 | 1.72% |
| 2019 | 6,266 | -47 | -0.74% |
| 2020 | 6,219 | -47 | -0.75% |
| 2021 | 6,172 | -47 | -0.76% |
| 2022 | 6,125 | -47 | -0.76% |