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Pigeon Forge

Tennessee · 5,875 residents · 13.821 sq mi
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Pigeon Forge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,190. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $165,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,875
+16%since 2000
from 5,083 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
425 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 368 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
+1%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Pigeon Forge
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,190
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,746 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,810
+25%since 2000
from $16,621 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.506
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,200
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$739
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $498 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.2%
−34.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
51.1% rent
Vacancy rate
46.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+30%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(4,727)
Black0.6%(33)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(188)
Asian1.3%(65)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.7%(694)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(4,513)
Black0.8%(45)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(1,072)
Asian2.1%(122)
Other0.5%(32)
Diversity Score44.5%(2,617)
Diversity Score
45
+226%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+38%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.0%
−46.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.4%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee?

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee has about 5,875 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee?

The typical household in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee earns about $34,190 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pigeon Forge, Tennessee expensive?

In Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $165,200, and the typical rent is about $739 a month.

How educated are people in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee?

About 21.7% of people in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pigeon Forge, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,707 residents, a change of about 85 percent over that period.

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

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