State
County
Land Area (mi²)
24.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
744.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
2.10%
Growth Since 2010
20.57%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
98,960
World Population Review
Sevierville, Tennessee Population 2021
17,853
Sevierville is a city located in Sevier County Tennessee. It is also the county seat of Sevier County. With a 2020 population of 17,853, it is the 33rd largest city in Tennessee and the 2044th largest city in the United States . Sevierville is currently growing at a rate of 2.10% annually and its population has increased by 20.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,807 in 2010. Sevierville reached it's highest population of 17,853 in 2021. Spanning over 24 miles, Sevierville has a population density of 745 people per square mile.
The average household income in Sevierville is $62,138 with a poverty rate of 20.40%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $772 per month, and the median house value is $188,300. The median age in Sevierville is 39.4 years, 37.7 years for males, and 40.7 years for females.
Sevierville Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sevierville was:
- White: 94.58%
- Other race: 2.68%
- Two or more races: 1.24%
- Asian: 0.53%
- Native American: 0.50%
- Black or African American: 0.48%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Sevierville, Tennessee is 17,853 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 16,749.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 14,807.
Sevierville, Tennessee Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 98,960 | 355 | 0.36% |
| 2020 | 98,605 | 355 | 0.36% |
| 2019 | 98,250 | 355 | 0.36% |
| 2018 | 97,895 | 588 | 0.60% |
| 2017 | 97,307 | 837 | 0.86% |
| 2016 | 96,470 | 1,053 | 1.09% |
| 2015 | 95,417 | 757 | 0.79% |
| 2014 | 94,660 | 1,183 | 1.25% |
| 2013 | 93,477 | 1,115 | 1.19% |
| 2012 | 92,362 | 1,170 | 1.27% |
| 2011 | 91,192 | 1,269 | 1.39% |
| 2010 | 89,923 | 0.00% |
Sevierville Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,835 | 94.58% |
| Some Other Race | 449 | 2.68% |
| Two or More Races | 207 | 1.24% |
| Asian | 88 | 0.53% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 83 | 0.50% |
| Black or African American | 81 | 0.48% |
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Sevierville Population by Race
Sevierville Population Pyramid $2021
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Sevierville Population by Age
Sevierville Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,026 | 2.65 | 47.9 |
| Married | 2,737 | 2.98 | 67.3 |
| Non Family | 2,077 | 1.62 | 32.8 |
| Female | 854 | 3.84 | 35.7 |
| Male | 358 | 3.22 | 15.1 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
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Sevierville Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 757 | 6.48% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,124 | 9.62% |
| High School Graduate | 4,534 | 38.81% |
| Some College | 2,802 | 23.98% |
| Associates Degree | 667 | 5.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,209 | 10.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 591 | 5.06% |
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Sevierville Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Sevierville Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,215 | 8,782 | 1,658 |
| Hispanic | 1,171 | 743 | 28 |
| Other Race | 208 | 116 | 28 |
| 2+ Races | 107 | 96 | 57 |
| Native American | 73 | 73 | 20 |
| Asian | 73 | 73 | 37 |
| Black | 59 | 39 |
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 53.27%.
Sevierville Educational Attainment by Race
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$26,455
Average Earnings
$30,155
Average Male
$22,284
Average Female
Sevierville Earnings by Educational Attainment
Sevierville Language by Age
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Sevierville Language
84.24% of Sevierville residents speak only English, while 15.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.08% of the population.
Sevierville Language
Sevierville Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,797 | 1,707 | 13.34% |
| Hispanic | 2,735 | 1,490 | 54.48% |
| Other | 449 | 269 | 59.91% |
| Black | 51 | 22 | 43.14% |
| Native | 43 | 20 | 46.51% |
| Multiple | 178 | 10 | 5.62% |
20.40%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.90%
Male Poverty Rate
23.70%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Sevierville
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sevierville is Other, with 59.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sevierville is Multiple, with 5.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.93%.
Sevierville Poverty
Sevierville Poverty Rate by Education
Sevierville Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
47.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.2%
Male Marriage Rate
44.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Sevierville Married by Age and Sex
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Sevierville 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.
Sevierville Marital Status by Race
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Sevierville Marital Status
Sevierville Veterans by War
Sevierville Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 868 | 7.06% |
Sevierville Veterans by Race
Sevierville Veterans by Education
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4.60%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
Sevierville Veterans by Education
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57.8%
Labor Force Participation
56.1%
Employment Rate
3%
Unemployment Rate
Sevierville Employment by Age
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Sevierville Employment by Race
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Sevierville 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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90.53%
Native Born
9.47%
Foreign Born
8.33%
Non Citizen
1.13%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.53% of Sevierville residents were born in the United States, with 44.42% having been born in Tennessee. 8.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Sevierville Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,853 | 368 | 2.10% |
| 2020 | 17,485 | 368 | 2.15% |
| 2019 | 17,117 | 368 | 2.20% |
| 2018 | 16,749 | -65 | -0.39% |
| 2017 | 16,814 | 160 | 0.96% |
| 2016 | 16,654 | 260 | 1.59% |
| 2015 | 16,394 | 37 | 0.23% |
| 2014 | 16,357 | 288 | 1.79% |
| 2013 | 16,069 | 374 | 2.38% |
| 2012 | 15,695 | 484 | 3.18% |
| 2011 | 15,211 | 398 | 2.69% |
| 2010 | 14,813 | 3,056 | 2.34% |
| 2000 | 11,757 | 4,579 | 5.06% |
| 1990 | 7,178 | 2,622 | 4.65% |
| 1980 | 4,556 | 1,895 | 5.52% |
| 1970 | 2,661 | -229 | -0.82% |
| 1960 | 2,890 | 1,290 | 6.09% |
| 1950 | 1,600 | 400 | 2.92% |
| 1940 | 1,200 | 900 | 3.53% |
| 1900 | 300 | 0.00% |