Population 99,652 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sevier County
Household size in Sevier County
| Period | Sevier County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.32 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.18 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Sevier County run a little small, averaging 2.51 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. That is in line with the rest of Tennessee. Household size has climbed from 2.32 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Sevier County
| Period | Sevier County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.2 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.2 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.4 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.2 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Sevier County skews older than the country: its median age is 43.2, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.2, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Sevier County
| Period | Sevier County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.5% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Sevier County than nationally: 10.5%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Sevier County
Renters in Sevier County
| Period | Sevier County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.3% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.8% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.6% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.3% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Sevier County own their homes; 29.3% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. About half of owners (49.8%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northeast. The renter share is down 2.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Sevier County
| Period | Sevier County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.1% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.2% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.0% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 22.0% of the housing in Sevier County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.9 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Sevier County
| Period | Sevier County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Sevier County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1995, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1991 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only five of Tennessee's 95 counties have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Sevier County
| Period | Sevier County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $684 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $750 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $828 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,131 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$447 | +$526 | +$606 |
The median renter in Sevier County pays $1,131 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $447 a month since 2006–10, up 65%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 26.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Sevier County
Bachelor's degrees in Sevier County
| Period | Sevier County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.3% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Sevier County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 22.3%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 6.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Compared with other Tennessee counties, though, Sevier County has a higher share of college graduates than most.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Sevier County
| Period | Sevier County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.1% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.3% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.3% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.1% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Sevier County is close to the national rate: 88.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Tennessee overall (89.9%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.0 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Sevier County
| Period | Sevier County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Sevier County has been low: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.2 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Sevier County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevier County | 2.51 | 43.2 | 10.5% | 29.3% | 22.0% | 1995 | $1,131 | 22.3% | 88.1% | 3.3% |
| Blount County | 2.51 | 44.1 | 8.4% | 23.0% | 10.2% | 1987 | $1,111 | 28.9% | 91.3% | 3.4% |
| Cocke County | 2.39 | 44.3 | 15.3% | 25.5% | 13.1% | 1985 | $830 | 10.9% | 84.6% | 3.7% |
| Knox County | 2.46 | 38.8 | 9.4% | 34.8% | 8.5% | 1985 | $1,401 | 41.4% | 92.2% | 3.4% |
| Loudon County | 2.46 | 48.6 | 7.6% | 19.7% | 9.5% | 1989 | $1,058 | 29.3% | 89.5% | 2.7% |
| Roane County | 2.44 | 46.3 | 9.0% | 21.9% | 10.9% | 1981 | $867 | 22.0% | 89.9% | 4.9% |
| Madison County | 2.57 | 45.4 | 9.7% | 22.5% | 25.2% | 1986 | $880 | 32.3% | 89.7% | 2.6% |
| Yancey County | 2.31 | 48.9 | 7.2% | 20.6% | 26.7% | 1988 | $880 | 25.1% | 90.5% | 7.1% |
| Cumberland County | 2.26 | 51.4 | 7.9% | 19.8% | 10.6% | 1993 | $965 | 18.3% | 90.7% | 4.9% |
| Mitchell County | 2.21 | 48.1 | 7.5% | 23.7% | 22.7% | 1979 | $845 | 23.9% | 90.8% | 6.4% |
| Van Buren County | 2.49 | 45.2 | 7.4% | 13.6% | 12.0% | 1978 | $701 | 13.7% | 86.3% | 2.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Sevier County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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