Pigeon Forge, TN Profile
Pigeon Forge, TN, population 5,784, is located
in Tennessee's Sevier county,
about 23.7 miles from Knoxville and 111.5 miles from Chattanooga.
Through the 90's Pigeon Forge's population has grown by about 68%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Pigeon Forge has grown by about 14%.
Pigeon Forge's property crime levels tend to be much higher than
Tennessee's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Pigeon Forge tend to be about the same as Tennessee's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 48% |
| Females | 52% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 95% |
| African American | 1% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 3% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 37.60 |
| Males | 35.50 |
| Females | 40.30 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 13.00% | | Under 20: | 12.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 15.00% | | 20 to 40: | 14.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 11.00% | | 40 to 60: | 14.00% |
| Over 60 | 9.00% | | Over 60: | 12.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 5,083 | N/A |
| 2001 | 5,315 | 4.56% |
| 2002 | 5,409 | 1.77% |
| 2003 | 5,508 | 1.83% |
| 2004 | 5,615 | 1.94% |
| 2005 | 5,784 | 3.01% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $30,746 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 722 |
| 2002 | 830 |
| 2003 | 876 |
| 2004 | 780 |
| 2005 | 1,121 |
| 2006 | 819 |
| 2007 | 980 |
| 2008 | 1,154 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Forcible Rape |
6 |
7 |
3 |
9 |
5 |
6 |
6 |
10 |
| Robbery |
6 |
7 |
5 |
4 |
10 |
6 |
9 |
15 |
| Aggravated Assault |
25 |
29 |
39 |
30 |
48 |
36 |
44 |
47 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 16,400 |
| 2002 | 16,216 |
| 2003 | 13,865 |
| 2004 | 13,664 |
| 2005 | 13,615 |
| 2006 | 12,462 |
| 2007 | 11,962 |
| 2008 | 11,464 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
78 |
197 |
168 |
184 |
206 |
168 |
236 |
270 |
| Larceny, Theft |
701 |
568 |
466 |
515 |
498 |
510 |
430 |
392 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
62 |
75 |
110 |
54 |
61 |
52 |
54 |
53 |
| Arson |
5 |
4 |
2 |
5 |
4 |
1 |
6
|
6 |
Location
| Elevation | 1,010 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 6 Square Miles |
