Pigeon Forge, TN Demographics

A map of Pigeon Forge's Population by Race

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee had a population of 6,343 in 2020. It was 66.9% White, 1.0% Black, 3.3% Asian, 24.7% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Pigeon Forge, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Pigeon Forge is the 94th most populous. 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's White Population

4,245 residents of Pigeon Forge identify as White, or 66.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Pigeon Forge roughly similar to the White share of the population of Tennessee (70.9% White). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Pigeon Forge is ranked #463 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Pigeon Forge is less White than neighboring Sevierville (72.8% White), Gatlinburg (76.5% White), Pittman Center (93.2% White), Fairgarden (91.7% White), and Seymour (90.5% White).

Pigeon Forge's Black Population

66 residents of Pigeon Forge identify as Black, or 1.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Pigeon Forge less than the Black share of the population of Tennessee (15.7% Black). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Pigeon Forge is ranked #326 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Pigeon Forge is more Black than neighboring Gatlinburg (0.4% Black), Pittman Center (0.9% Black), Fairgarden (0.6% Black), and Seymour (0.8% Black). Pigeon Forge is less Black than neighboring Sevierville (1.5% Black).

Pigeon Forge's Asian Population

211 residents of Pigeon Forge identify as Asian, or 3.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Pigeon Forge roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Tennessee (1.9% Asian). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Pigeon Forge is ranked #16 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Pigeon Forge is more Asian than neighboring Sevierville (2.2% Asian), Gatlinburg (2% Asian), Pittman Center (0.9% Asian), Fairgarden (0.6% Asian), and Seymour (0.9% Asian).

Pigeon Forge's Hispanic Population

1,564 residents of Pigeon Forge identify as Hispanic, or 24.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Pigeon Forge larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Tennessee (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Pigeon Forge is ranked #4 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Pigeon Forge is more Hispanic than neighboring Sevierville (19.4% Hispanic), Gatlinburg (17.8% Hispanic), Pittman Center (2.2% Hispanic), Fairgarden (3.3% Hispanic), and Seymour (3% Hispanic).

Pigeon Forge's Native American/Other Population

45 residents of Pigeon Forge identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Pigeon Forge roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Tennessee (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Pigeon Forge is ranked #131 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Pigeon Forge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Seymour (0.5% Native American/Other). Pigeon Forge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gatlinburg (0.9% Native American/Other), Pittman Center (1.3% Native American/Other), and Fairgarden (2.1% Native American/Other).

Pigeon Forge's Multiracial Population

212 residents of Pigeon Forge identify as Multiracial, or 3.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Pigeon Forge roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Tennessee (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Pigeon Forge is ranked #318 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Pigeon Forge is more Multiracial than neighboring Gatlinburg (2.5% Multiracial), Pittman Center (1.5% Multiracial), and Fairgarden (1.7% Multiracial). Pigeon Forge is less Multiracial than neighboring Sevierville (3.5% Multiracial), and Seymour (4.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.