CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 18
Tennessee · Knox County · 2,217 residents · 1.088 sq mi
Notable rankings
#237lowest low poverty in TN4.9%#268lowest short commute in TN19.3 min#338highest education in TN43.0%#343highest broadband in TN95.2%TRACT SHAPE · Knox County, TN
The short version
Census Tract 18 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,972. Population has declined 6% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $245,900. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,217
−6%since 2020
from 2,351 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,038 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 2,161 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.4
+2%since 2020
from 43.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$65,972
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $43,929 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,820
+13%since 2020
from $30,788 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.3%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 30.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−13.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.328
−30%since 2020
from 0.472 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9%
Finance & insurance7.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.5%
Other services5.4%
Retail trade4.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
Public administration2.2%
Wholesale trade0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$245,900
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $153,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,315
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $871 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 76.5% in 2020
26.2% rent
Vacancy rate
21.4%
+19.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.6%
−16.0 ptssince 2020
from 29.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−45.3 ptssince 2020
from 78.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+7%since 2020
from 3.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(2,036)
Black6%(140)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(19)
Asian0.6%(14)
Other6%(142)
Diversity Score30.3%(713)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(1,900)
Black5.8%(129)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(49)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other5.9%(130)
Diversity Score32.3%(716)
Diversity Score
32
+6%since 2020
from 30 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 95.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.3 min
−8%since 2020
from 21.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 68.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 63.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.9%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.4% in 2020
Female
53.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.6% in 2020
Foreign born
2.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 85.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 98.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,217 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $65,972 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $245,900, and the typical rent is about $1,315 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 43.0% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 4.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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