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Knoxville

Tennessee · 178,874 residents · 98.732 sq mi
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Knoxville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,756. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $111,500. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
178,874
+3%since 2000
from 173,890 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,812 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,761 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.7
−2%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
162K171K180K189K198K1990201020202024Knoxville
2024195K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,756
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,492 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,964
+21%since 2000
from $18,171 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$656
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $467 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.4%
−17.7 ptssince 2000
from 51.2% in 2000
50.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+20%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79%(137,336)
Black16.1%(28,015)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(2,751)
Asian1.4%(2,516)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.6%(70,566)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(132,641)
Black16.9%(30,257)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(8,206)
Asian1.6%(2,875)
Other1.9%(3,403)
Diversity Score51.1%(91,443)
Diversity Score
51
+26%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+51%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.6%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.9%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Knoxville, Tennessee?

Knoxville, Tennessee has about 178,874 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Knoxville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Knoxville, Tennessee earns about $32,756 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Knoxville, Tennessee expensive?

In Knoxville, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $111,500, and the typical rent is about $656 a month.

How educated are people in Knoxville, Tennessee?

About 29.0% of adults age 25 and over in Knoxville, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Knoxville, Tennessee?

About 23.4% of people in Knoxville, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Knoxville, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Knoxville, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,753 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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