Regional Profile
Sevier County
Population Demographics
As of 2026 the population of Sevier County is 15,398. The population is expected to shrink to 15,159 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.31%.
The median age of Sevier County residents is 36.
The diversity index of Sevier County is 78.6, meaning that there is a 79% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
Housing and Income
The average household income in Sevier County is $71,558 and projected to be $78,122 in 2031. Per capita income is $26,740, projected to be $29,611 in 2031. 1.35% of households – 208 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $654,440 and the average disposable income is $56,813.
There are 6,821 housing units in Sevier County; 4,201 are owner-occupied, 1,533 are rented, and 1,087 are vacant. The average home value is $166,772, with 548 homes built in 2010 or later, and 184 built in 1939 or earlier.
Business and Workforce
There are 546 businesses in Sevier County, employing 5,381 workers and pulling from a labor force of 6,301 age 16 and above. 979 workers commute into Sevier County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
4,214 residents both live and work in/around Sevier County. The average travel time is 25.1 minutes. 9.35% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 4.08% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 4,834 drive alone, 1,206 carpool, and 14 take public transportation. 152 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 95 residents work from home.
3,250 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 905 have associates degrees, 659 have bachelor’s degrees, and 333 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-30