Knoxville, TN Demographics
What is the population of Knoxville?
There are 191,857 residents in Knoxville, with a median age of 33.4. Of this, 48.51% are males and 51.49% are females. US-born citizens make up 92.78% of the resident pool in Knoxville, while non-US-born citizens account for 3%. Additionally, 4.22% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 151,342 people in Knoxville currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 191,857 | 1.3% |
| Male Population | 93,069 | 1.8% |
| Female Population | 98,788 | 0.9% |
Male Population 48.51%
Female Population 51.49%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 33.4 | -0.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 178,003 | 1.6% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 5,765 | -3.2% |
| Not Citizen | 8,089 | -0.7% |
Citizen U.S. Born 92.78%
Citizen not U.S. Born 3%
Not Citizen 4.22%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 791 | -12.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 21,884 | -1.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 9,448 | 3.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 6,551 | -6.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 151,342 | 2.1% |
Moved from Abroad 0.42%
Moved from Same County 11.52%
Moved from Same State 4.97%
Moved from Different State 3.45%
Same House as Last Year 79.65%
What are the employment statistics in Knoxville?
White-collar workers make up 80.3% of the working population in Knoxville, while blue-collar employees account for 19.7%. There are also 6,878 entrepreneurs in Knoxville (7.08% of the workforce); 68,253 workers employed in private companies (70.23%); and 13,718 people working in governmental institutions (14.11%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 78,039 | 2.4% |
| Blue Collar | 19,149 | 5.7% |
White Collar 80.3%
Blue Collar 19.7%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 6,878 | -2.7% |
| Private Companies | 68,253 | 3.8% |
| Governmental Workers | 13,718 | 2.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 8,339 | 2.8% |
Self Employees 7.08%
Private Companies 70.23%
Governmental Workers 14.11%
Not for Profit Companies 8.58%
How many households are there in Knoxville?
There are a total of 84,195 households in Knoxville, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 47.05% of these Knoxville households, while non-family units account for the remaining 52.95%. Additionally, 22.57% of households have children and 77.43% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 84,195 | 1.9% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 39,616 | 0.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 44,579 | 3.6% |
Family Households 47.05%
Non-Family Households 52.95%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 19,007 | -3.1% |
| Households without Children | 65,188 | 3.5% |
Households with Children 22.57%
Households without Children 77.43%
What are the median and average incomes in Knoxville?
The average annual household income in Knoxville is $70,302, while the median household income sits at $48,309 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $56,693, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $53,988. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $30,954 and $39,121, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $70,302 | 8.7% |
| Median Household Income | $48,309 | 9.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | -2 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 143,816 | 1.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Knoxville?
There are 94,129 housing units in Knoxville, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1973. Of the 84,195 occupied housing units in Knoxville, 46.25% are owner-occupied, while 53.75% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 61.38% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $191,700. In general, housing costs reach $1,013 per month in Knoxville.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 94,129 | 1.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1973 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 11,874 | 5.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7,697 | -4.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 12,800 | 0.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11,246 | 3.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 13,557 | -3.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 10,496 | -0.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 10,300 | -2.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8,746 | 2.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 6,849 | 16.5% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 564 | 159.9% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 84,195 | 1.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 38,939 | 0.4% |
| Renter Occupied | $45,256 | 3.3% |
Owner Occupied 46.25%
Renter Occupied 53.75%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 23,902 | -2.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 15,037 | 5.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $191,700 | 20.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $171,300 | 16.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,013 | 9.2% |
With Mortgage 61.38%
Without Mortgage 38.62%
What is the level of education in Knoxville?
Approximately 33.67% of the population in Knoxville holds a high school degree (that's 52,875 residents), while 26.66% have attained a college certificate (35,740 locals) and 18.95% have a bachelor's degree (29,762 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 4,312 | 2.7% |
| Some High School | 52,875 | 2.4% |
| Some College | 35,740 | 2.1% |
| Associate Degree | 12,097 | 1.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29,762 | 4.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 16,118 | -2.4% |
No High School 2.75%
Some High School 33.67%
Some College 26.66%
Associate Degree 7.7%
Bachelor's Degree 18.95%
Graduate Degree 10.26%
What is the marital status of Knoxville residents?
A total of 72,798 people in Knoxville have never been married (which represents 44.65% of the total population), while 58,575 of them are wedded (35.92%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 3,457 (2.12%) and 21,835 (13.39%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 72,798 | 5.1% |
| Married | 58,575 | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3,457 | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 9,845 | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 21,835 | 21,835.0% |
Never Married 44.65%
Married 35.92%
Separated 2.12%
Widowed 6.04%
Divorced 13.39%
What are the most common means of transportation in Knoxville?
The top three means of transportation people in Knoxville use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 80,841 residents commute by car, 3,278 prefer going to work by walking and 1,295 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 80,841 | 1.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,295 | -8.2% |
| Railroad | 7 | N/A |
| Ferryboat | 25 | 13.6% |
| Bicycle | 274 | -7.1% |
| Motorcycle | 66 | 3.1% |
| TaxiCab | 250 | 18.5% |
| Walk | 3,278 | -6.5% |
What is the median and average household income in Knoxville by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37902 | 2,384 | 1,546 | $62,500.00 | $84,603.00 |
| 37909 | 16,868 | 7,757 | $58,339.00 | $84,463.00 |
| 37912 | 22,051 | 9,900 | $42,080.00 | $56,654.00 |
| 37914 | 20,579 | 8,866 | $50,495.00 | $68,606.00 |
| 37915 | 5,318 | 2,958 | $21,639.00 | $32,681.00 |
| 37916 | 14,864 | 3,102 | $18,586.00 | $25,246.00 |
| 37917 | 25,418 | 12,241 | $47,245.00 | $62,501.00 |
| 37918 | 45,741 | 18,629 | $65,721.00 | $79,374.00 |
| 37919 | 30,956 | 13,854 | $71,923.00 | $129,354.00 |
| 37920 | 42,537 | 17,788 | $58,430.00 | $78,528.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.