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Knoxville

Pennsylvania · 680 residents · 0.62 sq mi
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Knoxville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,938. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $82,200. Households here earn about 28% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
680
+10%since 2000
from 617 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,097 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 995 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+6%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5366417478539581990201020202024Knoxville
2024784
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,938
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,889
+40%since 2000
from $15,605 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 10%
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,200
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$723
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
29.9% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+20%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(613)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(619)
Black0.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(13)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other2.6%(18)
Diversity Score13.8%(94)
Diversity Score
14
+1598%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+28%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.5%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Knoxville, Pennsylvania?

Knoxville, Pennsylvania has about 680 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Knoxville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Knoxville, Pennsylvania earns about $45,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Knoxville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Knoxville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $82,200, and the typical rent is about $723 a month.

How educated are people in Knoxville, Pennsylvania?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Knoxville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Knoxville, Pennsylvania?

About 10.2% of people in Knoxville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Knoxville, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Knoxville, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 80 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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