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Sevierville

Tennessee · 17,889 residents · 24.331 sq mi
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Sevierville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,307. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $219,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,889
+52%since 2000
from 11,757 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
735 / sq mi
+52%since 2000
from 483 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+4%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K9K13K16K20K1990201020202024Sevierville
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,307
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,623 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,337
+31%since 2000
from $18,576 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$219,300
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$795
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 51.5% in 2000
53.8% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+53%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(11,163)
Black1.2%(136)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(190)
Asian0.9%(105)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.1%(1,065)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(13,017)
Black1.5%(262)
Hispanic / Latino19.4%(3,467)
Asian2.2%(385)
Other1.8%(330)
Diversity Score50.5%(9,028)
Diversity Score
50
+457%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+56%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.2%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.0%
−54.1 ptssince 2013
from 70.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sevierville, Tennessee?

Sevierville, Tennessee has about 17,889 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sevierville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Sevierville, Tennessee earns about $43,307 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sevierville, Tennessee expensive?

In Sevierville, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $219,300, and the typical rent is about $795 a month.

How educated are people in Sevierville, Tennessee?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sevierville, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sevierville, Tennessee?

About 19.0% of people in Sevierville, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sevierville, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Sevierville, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,711 residents, a change of about 149 percent over that period.

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

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