Pigeon Forge, TN population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Pigeon Forge increased by 1,057. In this period, the peak population was 6,401 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5,300 | - | - |
| 2001 | 5,401 | 101 | 1.91% |
| 2002 | 5,503 | 102 | 1.89% |
| 2003 | 5,611 | 108 | 1.96% |
| 2004 | 5,733 | 122 | 2.17% |
| 2005 | 5,925 | 192 | 3.35% |
| 2006 | 6,093 | 168 | 2.84% |
| 2007 | 6,248 | 155 | 2.54% |
| 2008 | 6,329 | 81 | 1.30% |
| 2009 | 6,390 | 61 | 0.96% |
| 2010 | 5,866 | -524 | -8.20% |
| 2011 | 5,921 | 55 | 0.94% |
| 2012 | 5,970 | 49 | 0.83% |
| 2013 | 6,022 | 52 | 0.87% |
| 2014 | 6,095 | 73 | 1.21% |
| 2015 | 6,137 | 42 | 0.69% |
| 2016 | 6,179 | 42 | 0.68% |
| 2017 | 6,209 | 30 | 0.49% |
| 2018 | 6,322 | 113 | 1.82% |
| 2019 | 6,263 | -59 | -0.93% |
| 2020 | 6,401 | 138 | 2.20% |
| 2021 | 6,353 | -48 | -0.75% |
| 2022 | 6,202 | -151 | -2.38% |
| 2023 | 6,357 | 155 | 2.50% |
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Pigeon Forge, TN population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Pigeon Forge's population increased by 566 (10.68%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Pigeon Forge's population increased by 535 (9.12%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Pigeon Forge's population decreased by 44 (0.69%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Pigeon Forge's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 6,357.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Pigeon Forge's population peaked in year 2020 at 6,401.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Pigeon Forge's population was lowest in year 2000 at 5,300.
Pigeon Forge, TN annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Pigeon Forge grew year by year for 19 years and declined for 4 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Pigeon Forge had an average annual population growth rate of 0.87% per year. Overall the population grew 19.94% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Pigeon Forge annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.87% per year.
From 2004 to 2005 Pigeon Forge population grew the most, with an increase of 192 people (a 3.35% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Pigeon Forge population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 524 people (a 8.20% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Pigeon Forge, TN population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Pigeon Forge's population increased by 4 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 151 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 155 (2.50%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Pigeon Forge, TN changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Pigeon Forge increased by 335 (5.56%). The population was highest at 6,401 in the year 2020 and lowest at 6,095 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.55%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)