County · Tennessee
Sevier County, Tennessee
Sevier County, Tennessee. Sevier County had 101,342 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.7% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). It holds 6 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 27 census tracts. GEOID 47155.
Sevier County is the county of the Sevierville, TN micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
101,342
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 98,380 · ACS 2020-2024: 99,652
Median household income
$62,581
±$3,562 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$299,000
±$12,387 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$1,072
±$38 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
How many people live in Sevier County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 98,380 residents in Sevier County. The Census Bureau estimates 101,342 for July 1, 2025, up 2.7% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 99,652 over 593 square miles of land.
| Measure | Sevier County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 99,652 | 7,066,383 | +2,584 |
| Households | 40,344±762 | 2,824,277 | +3,134 |
| Average household size | 2.45±0.05 | 2.45 | −0.13 |
| Housing units | 58,967±116 | 3,143,670 | +1,543 |
Sevier County's population since 2000
From 71,170 in 2000 to 101,342 in 2025: up 42.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Sevier County?
Sevier County holds 6 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Sevierville with 19,010 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Sevierville | 17,889 | $52,421 |
|---|---|---|
| Seymour | 14,705 | $82,855 |
| Pigeon Forge | 6,343 | $53,261 |
| Gatlinburg | 3,577 | $53,475 |
| FairgardenGEOID 4724990 | 481 | not published |
| Pittman Center | 454 | $78,125 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Sevier County?
The median resident of Sevier County is 43.5 years old; 20.8% are under 18 and 20.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 9.6%. 7.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Sevier County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.5±0.6 | 38.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.8% | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.4%±0.1 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.6% | 7.4% | +3.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.1%±0.4 pts | 71.0% | −4.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.3 pts | 15.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.2 pts | 1.9% | +0.5 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.3%±0.4 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.6%±0.6 pts | 6.1% | +2.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.1%±0.7 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.6%±0.7 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 15.2%±0.9 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.3%±1.3 pts | 10.0% | −2.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.6%±1.0 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.8%±1.6 pts | 31.1% | +4.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.4%±1.0 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.8%±0.9 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Sevier County earn?
Half of Sevier County's 40,344 households earn less than $62,581 a year (±$3,562), against $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $61,055 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Sevier County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,581±$3,562 | $69,595 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $84,620±$4,084 | $96,820 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,476±$1,562 | $39,437 | +$3,360 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.5%±1.6 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.9%±3.6 pts | 18.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.2%±1.3 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.5%±1.5 pts | 89.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Sevier County?
Owners occupy 70.7% of Sevier County's occupied homes and renters 29.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $299,000 by its owner (±$12,387). The median renter pays $1,072 a month including utilities, and 33.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Sevier County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $299,000±$12,387 | $286,700 | +$83,013 |
| Median gross rent | $1,072±$38 | $1,189 | +$99 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.4%±4.0 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,390±$54 | $1,566 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.7%±1.8 pts | 66.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 58,967±116 | 3,143,670 | +1,543 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 20.5%±3.1 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.9%±1.8 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.4%±1.1 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.2%±0.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.9%±0.7 pts | 5.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Sevier County building?
Builders took permits for 1,139 new housing units across Sevier County in 2025 (1,011 single-family), 11.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Sevier County get to work?
79.1% of Sevier County's workers drive alone and 6.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.3%.
| Measure | Sevier County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.4%±1.4 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3%±0.8 pts | 4.7% | −1.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 79.1%±2.2 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.4%±1.9 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.9%±0.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.9%±1.3 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.6 min±0.7 | 25.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Sevier County's census tracts?
Sevier County is divided into 27 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $36,108 (Tract 806.01) to $94,392 (Tract 802.04).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Sevier County compare with Tennessee's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 15th of 95 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 75th of 95 |
| Residents per square mile | 20th of 95 |
| Median household income | 35th of 95 |
| Median home value | 16th of 95 |
| Median gross rent | 15th of 95 |
| Poverty rate | 65th of 95 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29th of 95 |
| Median age | 35th of 95 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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