White Pine, TN is a small town located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. With a population of 2,509 and a population density of 959 people per square mile, it is significantly smaller than the US average. Despite its size, White Pine has much to offer in terms of year-round outdoor activities, local businesses, organizations, and sporting events.
The area offers excellent opportunities for camping, fishing, hunting, hiking and biking. A few popular local businesses include Logan’s Grocery Store where locals can find locally grown fruits and vegetables as well as other groceries; Little Bear Diner for delicious home cooked southern meals; and Switzer’s Country Store where you can find everything from home goods to hardware items.
White Pine also has several organizations within the community including the White Pine Lions Club that helps support local schools and charities; Friends of White Pines Creek which works to protect the creek from pollution; and Friends of White Pine Park which works to maintain the park for community use. Finally, some annual sporting events held in White Pine include fishing derbies sponsored by area churches and community centers as well as summer basketball tournaments at White Pines High School Gymnasium.
The population in White Pine is 2,509. There are 913 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in White Pine is 38.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in White Pine is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in White Pine
- 58.1% are married
- 9.6% are divorced
- 41.5% are married with children
- 12.0% have children, but are single
Race in White Pine
- 84.3% are White
- 1.6% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 12.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander