Sevier County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Sevier County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 98,802. It is the 16th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sevier County is 43.6 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sevier County is $63,829. This is 5% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 19% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.6%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $259,500. Housing costs are 1% higher than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Sevier County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.9%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 15.7%.

Education

21.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.8%.