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South Knoxville

Tennessee · Knoxville · 12,504 residents · 5.511 sq mi
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South Knoxville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,734. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $201,754. At a median age of 29.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 25.6% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up South Knoxville; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
37% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,504
Population density
2,269 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
29.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,734
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$34,600
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$201,754
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,385
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.9%
63.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(9,943)
Black10.4%(1,303)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(455)
Asian3.3%(412)
Other3.1%(391)
Diversity Score44.2%(5,524)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(9,943)
Black10.4%(1,303)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(455)
Asian3.3%(412)
Other3.1%(391)
Diversity Score44.2%(5,524)
Diversity Score
44
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
Foreign born
5.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee?

South Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee has about 12,504 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee?

The typical household in South Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee earns about $51,734 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee expensive?

In South Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $201,754, and the typical rent is about $1,385 a month.

How educated are people in South Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee?

About 39.0% of adults age 25 and over in South Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee?

About 25.6% of people in South Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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

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