Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Sevierville, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

18,397

Median Agei

39.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

67.9%12,486

Hispanic/Latino

22%4,055

Asian

4.2%771

Two or More

2.1%390

Black

2.1%386

Other

1.7%307

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.8%611

High School Diploma

25.3%3,246

Some College (<1 yr)

7.3%933

Some College (1+ yr)

14.2%1,829

Associate's Degree

11.3%1,452

Bachelor's Degree

18.4%2,362

Master's Degree

4.2%536

Professional Degree

1.8%230

Doctorate

0.2%27

HS or Higher

87.4%

BA or Higher

24.6%

Graduate+

6.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$289,600

Median Renti

$1,081

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

50.6%3,999

Renter-Occupied

49.4%3,905

Total Units

9,631

Homeownership

50.6%

Vacancy Rate

17.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.8%313

$50K–$100K

6.5%260

$100K–$150K

4.7%189

$150K–$200K

11.8%470

$200K–$300K

22%881

$300K–$500K

20.5%820

$500K–$1M

24%958

$1M+

2.7%108

Rent Distribution

Under $500

160

$500–$750

447

$750–$1,000

860

$1,000–$1,250

1,223

$1,250–$1,500

593

$1,500–$2,000

271

$2,000+

176

Year Built

2020 or later

3.4%332

2010–2019

16.4%1,584

2000–2009

19.1%1,841

1990–1999

18.5%1,779

1980–1989

17.3%1,670

1970–1979

10.9%1,051

1960–1969

7.1%682

1950–1959

3.9%372

1940–1949

1.2%111

1939 or earlier

2.2%209

Heating Fuel

Electricity

80.5%6,361

Utility Gas

19.2%1,518

No Fuel

0.2%15

Wood

0.1%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,421

Mean Household Incomei

$71,435

Per Capita Incomei

$29,962

Poverty Ratei

14.9%

Unemploymenti

4.3%

Labor Forcei

9,847

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.7%374

$10K–$15K

6.4%505

$15K–$20K

5.9%464

$20K–$25K

3.7%295

$25K–$30K

7%557

$30K–$35K

4.7%369

$35K–$40K

4.6%362

$40K–$45K

5.6%446

$45K–$50K

5.4%427

$50K–$60K

7.1%561

$60K–$75K

9.8%773

$75K–$100K

12.6%995

$100K–$125K

6.4%509

$125K–$150K

7%551

$150K–$200K

5%397

$200K+

4%319

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

385

Residentsi

615

Avg. Tenant Renti

$444/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

17 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing142 homes96% occupied$504/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers71 homes66% occupied$440/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 887 homes91% occupied$407/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC85 homes98% occupied$385/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $52,421/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

56.5%

Very low income$16K–$26K/yr

33.1%

Low income$26K–$42K/yr

8.9%

Moderate / aboveOver $42K/yr

1.5%

Who Receives This Housing

78.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

5.7% of subsidized households are minority

23.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

52.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,88515.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

542

India

272

United Kingdom

Guatemala

Canada

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

9,147

Avg. Commutei

23.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

9,289

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

855(5.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

80.5%Insured

19.5%Uninsured

Sevierville, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026