Gatlinburg, TN Demographics
What is the population of Gatlinburg?
There are 3,643 residents in Gatlinburg, with a median age of 44. Of this, 54.16% are males and 45.84% are females. US-born citizens make up 82.57% of the resident pool in Gatlinburg, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.86%. Additionally, 12.57% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 3,399 people in Gatlinburg currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 3,643 | 0.2% |
| Male Population | 1,973 | 2.9% |
| Female Population | 1,670 | -2.8% |
Male Population 54.16%
Female Population 45.84%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 44 | -0.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 3,008 | 1.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 177 | 13.5% |
| Not Citizen | 458 | -9.7% |
Citizen U.S. Born 82.57%
Citizen not U.S. Born 4.86%
Not Citizen 12.57%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1 | -98.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 63 | -23.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 38 | -62.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 140 | -22.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 3,399 | 6.8% |
Moved from Abroad 0.03%
Moved from Same County 1.73%
Moved from Same State 1.04%
Moved from Different State 3.85%
Same House as Last Year 93.35%
What are the employment statistics in Gatlinburg?
White-collar workers make up 80.45% of the working population in Gatlinburg, while blue-collar employees account for 19.55%. There are also 370 entrepreneurs in Gatlinburg (10.76% of the workforce); 2,564 workers employed in private companies (74.58%); and 288 people working in governmental institutions (8.38%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 2,766 | 108.8% |
| Blue Collar | 672 | 92.0% |
White Collar 80.45%
Blue Collar 19.55%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 370 | 143.4% |
| Private Companies | 2,564 | 98.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 288 | 97.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 216 | 145.4% |
Self Employees 10.76%
Private Companies 74.58%
Governmental Workers 8.38%
Not for Profit Companies 6.28%
How many households are there in Gatlinburg?
There are a total of 1,351 households in Gatlinburg, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 61.95% of these Gatlinburg households, while non-family units account for the remaining 38.05%. Additionally, 21.91% of households have children and 78.09% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 1,351 | -2.3% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -19.4% |
| Family Households | 837 | 0.7% |
| Non-Family Households | 514 | -6.9% |
Family Households 61.95%
Non-Family Households 38.05%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 296 | 5.7% |
| Households without Children | 1,055 | -4.3% |
Households with Children 21.91%
Households without Children 78.09%
What are the median and average incomes in Gatlinburg?
The average annual household income in Gatlinburg is $79,860, while the median household income sits at $57,760 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $55,750, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $68,929.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $79,860 | 13.9% |
| Median Household Income | $57,760 | 14.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 449 | -8.9% |
| People above Poverty Level | 3,161 | 1.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Gatlinburg?
There are 4,775 housing units in Gatlinburg, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1988. Of the 1,351 occupied housing units in Gatlinburg, 66.62% are owner-occupied, while 33.38% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 53.89% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $290,700. In general, housing costs reach $916 per month in Gatlinburg.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 4,775 | 0.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1988 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 89 | 48.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 54 | 3.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 255 | 8.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 374 | 31.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 603 | -13.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,283 | 6.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 725 | -7.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 748 | -19.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 529 | 28.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 115 | 27.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,351 | -2.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 900 | -6.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 451 | 8.2% |
Owner Occupied 66.62%
Renter Occupied 33.38%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 485 | 1.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 415 | -15.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $290,700 | 3.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $282,400 | 3.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $916 | 9.1% |
With Mortgage 53.89%
Without Mortgage 46.11%
What is the level of education in Gatlinburg?
Approximately 31.79% of the population in Gatlinburg holds a high school degree (that's 884 residents), while 26.5% have attained a college certificate (737 locals) and 21.14% have a bachelor's degree (588 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 122 | 6.1% |
| Some High School | 884 | -7.9% |
| Some College | 737 | -16.5% |
| Associate Degree | 156 | 6.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 588 | 17.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 294 | -2.3% |
No High School 4.39%
Some High School 31.79%
Some College 26.5%
Associate Degree 5.61%
Bachelor's Degree 21.14%
Graduate Degree 10.57%
What is the marital status of Gatlinburg residents?
A total of 750 people in Gatlinburg have never been married (which represents 23.68% of the total population), while 1,906 of them are wedded (60.18%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 55 (1.74%) and 417 (13.17%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 750 | -1.4% |
| Married | 1,906 | 0.9% |
| Separated | 55 | 41.0% |
| Widowed | 94 | -11.3% |
| Divorced | 417 | -7.3% |
Never Married 23.68%
Married 60.18%
Separated 1.74%
Widowed 2.97%
Divorced 13.17%
What are the most common means of transportation in Gatlinburg?
The top three means of transportation people in Gatlinburg use to get to work are: car, walking and railroad. A total of 1,306 residents commute by car, 217 prefer going to work by walking and 29 by railroad
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 1,306 | 14.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 21 | -38.2% |
| Railroad | 29 | 70.6% |
| Walk | 217 | -25.9% |
What is the median and average household income in Gatlinburg by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.