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Gatlinburg

Tennessee · 3,715 residents (2025 est.) · 10.414 sq mi
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Gatlinburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,475. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $332,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,663
+8%since 2000
from 3,382 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
352 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 325 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
−10%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,715 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Gatlinburg
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,475
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,606 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,425
+55%since 2000
from $19,678 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
+4%since 2010
from 0.432 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$332,000
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,098
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $594 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
35.6% rent
Vacancy rate
71.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.2
+70%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(3,211)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2%(66)
Asian1.7%(58)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.4%(317)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(2,620)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino21.9%(803)
Asian3.8%(139)
Other2.7%(98)
Diversity Score54.8%(2,006)
Diversity Score
55
+484%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+29%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.1%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
46.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
19.8%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2012
from 19.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.2%
−54.8 ptssince 2013
from 74.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2017
from 77.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.5%
−14.0 ptssince 2016
from 90.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2016
from 6.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gatlinburg, Tennessee?

Gatlinburg, Tennessee has about 3,663 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gatlinburg, Tennessee?

The typical household in Gatlinburg, Tennessee earns about $53,475 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gatlinburg, Tennessee expensive?

In Gatlinburg, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $332,000, and the typical rent is about $1,098 a month.

How educated are people in Gatlinburg, Tennessee?

About 31.8% of adults age 25 and over in Gatlinburg, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gatlinburg, Tennessee?

About 13.5% of people in Gatlinburg, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gatlinburg, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Gatlinburg, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 308 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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