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Knoxville

Arkansas · 660 residents · 3.184 sq mi
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Knoxville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,813. Population has grown 29% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $90,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
660
+29%since 2000
from 511 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
207 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 160 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+19%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1754066388701K1990201020202024Knoxville
2024663
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,813
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,611
+47%since 2000
from $15,404 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance31%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical25.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services5.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,400
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
22.7% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+4%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(478)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(21)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.5%(54)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(572)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(50)
Asian1.1%(7)
Other2.6%(17)
Diversity Score26.7%(176)
Diversity Score
27
+154%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+37%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.7%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.3%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Knoxville, Arkansas?

Knoxville, Arkansas has about 660 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Knoxville, Arkansas?

The typical household in Knoxville, Arkansas earns about $42,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Knoxville, Arkansas expensive?

In Knoxville, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $90,400, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Knoxville, Arkansas?

About 8.1% of adults age 25 and over in Knoxville, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Knoxville, Arkansas?

About 16.2% of people in Knoxville, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Knoxville, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Knoxville, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 408 residents, a change of about 162 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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