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Pigeon Forge

Tennessee · 6,343 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 $48,327. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $185,100. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
6,343
+25%since 2000
from 5,083 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
459 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 368 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+5%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Pigeon Forge
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,327
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,746 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,463
+23%since 2000
from $16,621 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,100
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$721
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $498 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.9%
−12.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
53.1% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(4,245)
Black1%(66)
Hispanic / Latino24.7%(1,564)
Asian3.3%(211)
Other7.6%(483)
Diversity Score64.9%(4,117)
Diversity Score
65
+375%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+35%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.3%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.2%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
16.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.1%
−48.0 ptssince 2013
from 72.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee?

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee has about 6,343 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee earns about $48,327 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 $185,100, and the typical rent is about $721 a month.

How educated are people in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee?

About 14.6% 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 22.0% 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 3,175 residents, a change of about 100 percent over that period.

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

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