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+Gatlinburg racial composition Race Number Percentage White (non Hispanic) 2,735 76.46% Black or African American (non Hispanic) 15 0.42% Native American 13 0.36% Asian 71 1.98% Pacific Islander 4 0.11% Other/Mixed 104 2.91% Hispanic or Latino 635 17.75%
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,577 people, 1,742 households, and 1,012 families residing in the city.

As of the 2010 census, the median income for a household in Gatlinburg was estimated at $36,445, with an estimated median family income of $42,903. For individuals who were employed full time, males had a median income of $30,159 versus $24,528 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,423, and 15% of the population and 5.8% of families had income levels below the poverty line. 13.8% of those under the age of 18 and 8.3% of those 65 years and older were living below the poverty line. As of July 1, 2017, the 2017 estimated population of Gatlinburg had increased to 4,163.

Bordering Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg is an important tourist destination in Tennessee, with many man made attractions. The Gatlinburg Trolley, a privately funded public transit system, caters to area tourists. The Gatlinburg SkyLift takes visitors up 1,800 feet (549 m) to the top of Crockett Mountain, to the longest footbridge in the US which spans two mountains. Ober Mountain is the only ski resort in the state. It has eight ski trails, three chair lifts, and a wildlife encounter area and is accessible via roads and an aerial tramway departed from the city strip that offers beautiful sceneries along the journey. Originally known as Ober Gatlinburg, it was rebranded following its purchase in 2022 by local entrepreneur Joe Baker. Gatlinburg Space Needle provides a 360 degree view of the Smoky Mountains from its 407 feet (124 m) observation tower. The attraction includes glass elevators, educational exhibits on the history of Gatlinburg, a two story arcade, and since 2016 a magic and mentalism performance at the Iris Theater. The Gatlinburg Arts and Crafts Community is an 8 mile loop located on the north side of town, It is dedicated to preserving traditional mountain crafts. With over 100 artists and craftsmen, the Community is a living, breathing tribute to the history of Tennessee. The carvers, weavers, watercolor artists, casters, soap makers, potters, silversmiths and dozens of other artisans skillfully demonstrate their abilities, as well as several restaurants. The Ripley's group of attractions includes Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, which opened in 1997, and features special exhibits covering subjects such as the Titanic, pirates, and the planet Mars. Ripley's offers Ripley's Haunted Adventure, Odditorium, Mirror Maze, 5D Moving Theater, Guinness World Records, Old MacDonald's Farm Mini Golf, and Davy Crockett Mini Golf. Ripley's Super Fun Zone was added in 2020. Anakeesta is a nearby theme park named after the Anakeesta Formation that makes up many of the mountains near Gatlinburg, including Chimney Tops, Charlie's Bunion, and Mount Kephart. In Cherokee, the name means "the place of the balsams" and refers to high ground. The park has zip lines, chair and gondola rides to the top of Anakeesta Mountain, and a mountain coaster. Inside the park, Firefly Village has shops and restaurants. Dollywood and Dollywood's Splash Country, which are both named for Dolly Parton, are amusement parks located in nearby Pigeon Forge. Hollywood Star Cars Museum, which opened in 1996, features Mayberry's squad car, The Beverly Hillbillies jalopy, DRAG U LA from The Munsters, two Batmobiles, the Camaro from Charlie's Angels, and Herbie the Love Bug. Many of the featured vehicles were designed by George Barris. The Museum of Salt and Pepper Shakers houses more than 20,000 shakers from all over the world. Gatlinburg has numbered intersections in the core of the town. The numbers hang from traffic lights or signs and are written on official tourist maps. (A similar idea was tried in Niagara Falls, New York, after the mayor of Niagara Falls visited Gatlinburg and took the idea back to Niagara Falls. The idea was short lived in New York and was scrapped due to budget issues.) During the Christmas season, the entire downtown area is decorated with lights for the Winterfest Celebration that takes place from November through February. A Trolley Ride of Lights is available from early November to late January during the celebration, and a free shuttle bus traverses the city every half hour. Because of the ease of obtaining a marriage license in Tennessee, Gatlinburg is a popular destination for weddings and honeymoons, with more than 20 wedding chapels in the town and surrounding areas. Gatlinburg is mentioned in the lyrics to the Johnny Cash song A Boy Named Sue, written by Shel Silverstein. Tourism continues to thrive in this Smoky Mountain town, with the most popular means of accommodation being hotels, resorts, and private cabin rentals. Cabins have evolved from modest and rustic structures that sleep a single family to the largest cabin rental in Gatlinburg: The Grand Orchard Lodge; capable of sleeping 96 guests and featuring luxurious amenities like a private indoor pool, theatre room, and game room.

Cooter's Place was a free Dukes of Hazzard museum with the General Lee, indoor go karts, and indoor mini golf. While the museum portion moved to Pigeon Forge, the building and mini golf were re opened as Ripley's Super Fun Zone. World of Illusions, which opened in Gatlinburg in 1977, closed on January 6, 2020. The building has yet to be re developed. Christ in the Smokies uses 3D dioramas with life size figures, music, lighting, and special effects to tell the story of Christ. Originally known as Christus Gardens, Christ in the Smokies closed in 2021 but has re opened in 2023 as part of The Museums at Biblical Times in Pigeon Forge. A few music and family oriented theaters used to be located in Gatlinburg, including Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre for musical comedy. Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre closed at the end of 2020.

The Gatlinburg Convention Center has over of exhibit space. The Convention Center hosts the annual week long Gatlinburg Regional, the largest non National bridge tournament in the U. S., which attracts over 3,000 players from all over the world.

The Gatlinburg Police Department, sometimes referred to as "GPD", is the primary law enforcement organization serving Gatlinburg, Tennessee in the United States. The department has a staff of 45 officers and 10 support personnel. The department maintains a large force size for a small town primarily due to the large volume of tourists that pass through the area annually.