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Gatlinburg

Tennessee · 3,577 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 $41,037. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $255,300. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 25% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,577
+6%since 2000
from 3,382 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
343 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 325 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
+2%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Gatlinburg
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,037
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,606 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,582
+25%since 2000
from $19,678 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$255,300
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$803
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $594 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
39.3% rent
Afford Score
6.2
+71%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(2,735)
Black0.4%(15)
Hispanic / Latino17.8%(635)
Asian2%(71)
Other4%(143)
Diversity Score48.7%(1,741)
Diversity Score
49
+419%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+21%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.2%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
12.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.1%
−51.9 ptssince 2013
from 74.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gatlinburg, Tennessee?

Gatlinburg, Tennessee has about 3,577 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gatlinburg, Tennessee?

The typical household in Gatlinburg, Tennessee earns about $41,037 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 $255,300, and the typical rent is about $803 a month.

How educated are people in Gatlinburg, Tennessee?

About 22.8% 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 16.7% 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 222 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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