Sevier County, Tennessee Demographics 2026
Sevier County, Tennessee has a population of 99,652, the 15th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $62,581 and the median home value is $299,000. The poverty rate is 13.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Sevier County Quick Facts
How Sevier County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 98,802 | 99,652 | +0.9% |
| Median household income | $63,829 | $62,581 | -2.0% |
| Median home value | $259,500 | $299,000 | +15.2% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 46 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Sevier County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevierville | 18,397 | $52,421 | 15.4% | $289,600 |
| Pigeon Forge | 6,375 | $53,261 | 21.0% | $291,800 |
| Gatlinburg | 3,663 | $53,475 | 13.5% | $332,000 |
| Pittman Center | 583 | $78,125 | 6.9% | $432,000 |
| Fairgarden | 262 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Sevier County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 99,652. It is the 15th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Sevier County is 43.5 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Sevier County is $62,581. This is 10% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.5%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $299,000. Housing costs are 4% higher than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x. 70.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 66.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Sevier County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.6%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 15.4%.
Education
21.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Sevier County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Tennessee and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Sevier County, Tennessee?
Sevier County has a population of 99,652, making it the 15th most populous county in Tennessee.
What is the median income in Sevier County?
The median household income in Sevier County is $62,581 with a poverty rate of 13.5%.
How many cities are in Sevier County, Tennessee?
Sevier County contains 5 Census-designated places.