Tennessee

Sevier

98,380

2020 population

1790

first census record

census records

About Sevier

Sevier, Tennessee, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 3,619. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 98,380.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 8 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Boyd's Creek (1780), Chief Junaluska's Return — Cherokee Removal Aftermath (1841), Action at Sevierville, and 37 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census Year	Population	Chart
2020	98,380
2010	89,889
2000	71,170
1990	51,043
1980	41,418
1970	28,241
1960	24,251
1950	23,375
1940	23,291
1930	20,480
1920	22,384
1910	22,296
1900	22,021
1890	18,761
1880	15,541
1870	11,028
1860	9,122
1850	6,920
1840	6,442
1830	5,717
1820	4,772
1810	4,595
1800	3,419
1790	3,619

Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Sevier

Military engagements that took place in Sevier, Tennessee.

Battle of Boyd's Creek (1780)

1780

Chief Junaluska's Return — Cherokee Removal Aftermath (1841)

1841

Action at Sevierville

1863

Fair Garden Tennessee

1864

Battle of Fair Garden TN

1864

Battle of Fair Garden Tennessee

1864

Battle of Fair Garden

1864

Fair Garden Battle

1864

Historic places in Sevier

National Register of Historic Places listings in Sevier, Tennessee.

Brabson's Ferry Plantation

Andes, Riley H., House (Additional Documentation)

Sevierville

Waters House (Additional Documentation)

McCarter, Tyson, Place

Gatlinburg

Avent, Mayna Treanor, Studio

Little Greenbrier School-Church

Gatlinburg

Settlement School Dormitories and Dwellings Historic District

Gatlinburg

First Methodist Church, Gatlinburg

Gatlinburg

Sevierville Commercial Historic District

Sevierville

Perry's Camp

Gatlinburg

Elkmont Historic District, Great Smoky Mountains NP

Gatlinburg

Harrisburg Covered Bridge (Additional Documentation)

Harrisburg

Buckingham House (Additional Documentation)

Sevierville

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Frequently asked about Sevier

When does Sevier first appear in the US census?

Sevier, Tennessee first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 3,619.

What is the population of Sevier?

At the most recent federal census (2020), Sevier had a recorded population of 98,380.

Were any battles fought in Sevier?

8 documented military engagements took place in Sevier, including Battle of Boyd's Creek (1780), Chief Junaluska's Return — Cherokee Removal Aftermath (1841), Action at Sevierville.

How many historic places are in Sevier?

37 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Sevier, Tennessee.

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