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The City of Gatlinburg had a population of 3,663 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Gatlinburg ranks in the upper quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Tennessee. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Gatlinburg is located at latitude 35.7143 and longitude -83.5102 in Sevier County. The formal boundaries for the City of Gatlinburg encompass a land area of 10.35 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Sevier County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of Gatlinburg has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Gatlinburg is located within Commissioner District 11, a minor civil division (MCD) of Sevier County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,663 (100%) |
| Population Density | 351 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 44 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $53,475 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,425 |
| Median Home Value | $332,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,830 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 903 (18.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 499 (10.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,428 (71.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,402 |
| Average Household Size | 2.50 |
| Family Households | 846 (60.3%) |
The table below compares Gatlinburg to the other 504 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Tennessee by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 143 | 72nd |
| Population Density | # 317 | 37th |
| Median Household Income | # 300 | 41st |
| Per Capita Income | # 238 | 53rd |
| Diversity Index | # 80 | 84th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Tennessee Census Data Comparison Tool.
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