Gatlinburg, TN Demographics

A map of Gatlinburg's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,620	2,735	71.5%	76.5%
Hispanic	803	635	21.9%	17.8%
Asian	139	71	3.8%	2.0%
Multiracial	95	90	2.6%	2.5%
Black	3	15	0.1%	0.4%
Native American/Other	3	31	0.1%	0.9%

Gatlinburg, Tennessee has an estimated population of 3,663, a slight increase from the 3,577 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.5% White, 21.9% Hispanic, 3.8% Asian, 2.6% Multiracial, 0.1% Black, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gatlinburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gatlinburg has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Tennessee overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Gatlinburg, that probability was 38.3% in 2020 and 43.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gatlinburg is ranked the 143rd most populous place in Tennessee, out of 504 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Gatlinburg was ranked the 143rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gatlinburg's White Population

2,620 residents of Gatlinburg, or 71.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gatlinburg is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. Gatlinburg ranks 411th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gatlinburg's White population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. White residents' share of Gatlinburg's population has decreased from 76.5% to 71.5%.

Gatlinburg is more White than neighboring Pigeon Forge (56.9% White), and Sevierville (67.9% White). Gatlinburg is less White than neighboring Pittman Center (90.9% White), Fairgarden (100% White), and Cosby (100% White).

Gatlinburg's Black Population

3 residents of Gatlinburg, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gatlinburg is significantly lower than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. Gatlinburg ranks 404th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gatlinburg's Black population has declined by an estimated 80.0%. Black residents' share of Gatlinburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Gatlinburg is more Black than neighboring Pittman Center (0% Black), Fairgarden (0% Black), and Cosby (0% Black). Gatlinburg is less Black than neighboring Pigeon Forge (1.3% Black), and Sevierville (2.1% Black).

Gatlinburg's Asian Population

139 residents of Gatlinburg, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gatlinburg is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. Gatlinburg ranks 39th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gatlinburg's Asian population has grown by an estimated 95.8%. Asian residents' share of Gatlinburg's population has increased from 2.0% to 3.8%.

Gatlinburg is more Asian than neighboring Pigeon Forge (1.4% Asian), Pittman Center (0.5% Asian), Fairgarden (0% Asian), and Cosby (0% Asian). Gatlinburg is less Asian than neighboring Sevierville (4.2% Asian).

Gatlinburg's Hispanic Population

803 residents of Gatlinburg, or 21.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gatlinburg is considerably higher than in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Gatlinburg ranks 13th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gatlinburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 26.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Gatlinburg's population has increased from 17.8% to 21.9%.

Gatlinburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Pittman Center (8.6% Hispanic), Fairgarden (0% Hispanic), and Cosby (0% Hispanic). Gatlinburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Pigeon Forge (35.8% Hispanic), and Sevierville (22% Hispanic).

Gatlinburg's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Gatlinburg, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Gatlinburg is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Gatlinburg ranks 97th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gatlinburg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 90.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gatlinburg's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.1%.

Gatlinburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pigeon Forge (0% Native American/Other), Pittman Center (0% Native American/Other), Fairgarden (0% Native American/Other), and Cosby (0% Native American/Other). Gatlinburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sevierville (1.7% Native American/Other).

Gatlinburg's Multiracial Population

95 residents of Gatlinburg, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gatlinburg is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Gatlinburg ranks 421st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gatlinburg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Gatlinburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Gatlinburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Pittman Center (0% Multiracial), Sevierville (2.1% Multiracial), Fairgarden (0% Multiracial), and Cosby (0% Multiracial). Gatlinburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Pigeon Forge (4.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.