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Gatlinburg

Tennessee · 3,944 residents · 10.414 sq mi
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Gatlinburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,596. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $160,900. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,944
+17%since 2000
from 3,382 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
379 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 325 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.7
−4%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Gatlinburg
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,596
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,606 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,069
+17%since 2000
from $19,678 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,900
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$674
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $594 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.2%
−40.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
42.7% rent
Vacancy rate
64.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+21%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(3,162)
Black0.5%(20)
Hispanic / Latino15%(593)
Asian2.8%(111)
Other0.5%(18)
Diversity Score40%(1,578)
Diversity Score
40
+327%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
+4%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.8%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gatlinburg, Tennessee?

Gatlinburg, Tennessee has about 3,944 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gatlinburg, Tennessee?

The typical household in Gatlinburg, Tennessee earns about $36,596 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 $160,900, and the typical rent is about $674 a month.

How educated are people in Gatlinburg, Tennessee?

About 17.6% 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 12.0% 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 589 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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