Pigeon Forge, TN Demographics

A map of Pigeon Forge's Population by Race

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee has an estimated population of 6,375, a less than 1% change from the 6,343 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.9% White, 35.8% Hispanic, 4.5% Multiracial, 1.4% Asian, 1.3% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pigeon Forge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pigeon Forge has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Pigeon Forge, that probability was 48.9% in 2020 and 54.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pigeon Forge is ranked the 98th 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). Pigeon Forge was ranked the 94th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pigeon Forge's White Population

3,630 residents of Pigeon Forge, or 56.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pigeon Forge is considerably lower than in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. Pigeon Forge ranks 463rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pigeon Forge's White population has declined by an estimated 14.5%. White residents' share of Pigeon Forge's population has decreased from 66.9% to 56.9%.

Pigeon Forge is less White than neighboring Sevierville (67.9% White), Gatlinburg (71.5% White), Pittman Center (90.9% White), Fairgarden (100% White), and Seymour (95.2% White).

Pigeon Forge's Black Population

83 residents of Pigeon Forge, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pigeon Forge is considerably lower than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. Pigeon Forge ranks 328th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pigeon Forge's Black population has grown by an estimated 25.8%. Black residents' share of Pigeon Forge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Pigeon Forge is more Black than neighboring Gatlinburg (0.1% Black), Pittman Center (0% Black), Fairgarden (0% Black), and Seymour (0.2% Black). Pigeon Forge is less Black than neighboring Sevierville (2.1% Black).

Pigeon Forge's Asian Population

91 residents of Pigeon Forge, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pigeon Forge is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. Pigeon Forge ranks 16th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pigeon Forge's Asian population has declined by an estimated 56.9%. Asian residents' share of Pigeon Forge's population has decreased from 3.3% to 1.4%.

Pigeon Forge is more Asian than neighboring Pittman Center (0.5% Asian), Fairgarden (0% Asian), and Seymour (0.3% Asian). Pigeon Forge is less Asian than neighboring Sevierville (4.2% Asian), and Gatlinburg (3.8% Asian).

Pigeon Forge's Hispanic Population

2,285 residents of Pigeon Forge, or 35.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pigeon Forge is significantly higher than in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Pigeon Forge ranks 4th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pigeon Forge's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 46.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Pigeon Forge's population has increased from 24.7% to 35.8%.

Pigeon Forge is more Hispanic than neighboring Sevierville (22% Hispanic), Gatlinburg (21.9% Hispanic), Pittman Center (8.6% Hispanic), Fairgarden (0% Hispanic), and Seymour (1.7% Hispanic).

Pigeon Forge's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Pigeon Forge, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pigeon Forge is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Pigeon Forge ranks 148th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pigeon Forge's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pigeon Forge's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Pigeon Forge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sevierville (1.7% Native American/Other), Gatlinburg (0.1% Native American/Other), and Seymour (0.1% Native American/Other).

Pigeon Forge's Multiracial Population

286 residents of Pigeon Forge, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pigeon Forge is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Pigeon Forge ranks 318th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pigeon Forge's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 34.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Pigeon Forge's population has increased from 3.3% to 4.5%.

Pigeon Forge is more Multiracial than neighboring Sevierville (2.1% Multiracial), Gatlinburg (2.6% Multiracial), Pittman Center (0% Multiracial), Fairgarden (0% Multiracial), and Seymour (2.5% 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.