Knoxville Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Knoxville?
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There are 187,487 residents in Knoxville, with a median age of 32.9. Of this, 48.02% are males and 51.98% are females. US-born citizens make up 92.82% of the resident pool in Knoxville, while non-US-born citizens account for 3%. Additionally, 4.18% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 144,403 people in Knoxville currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 144,403 people in Knoxville currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 187,487 | 0.7% |
| Male Population | 90,040 | 1.0% |
| Female Population | 97,447 | 0.5% |
Male population 48.02%
Female population 51.98%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 32.9 | 0.6% |
| Citizen US Born | 174,029 | 0.3% |
| Citizen not US Born | 5,619 | 4.5% |
| Not Citizen | 7,839 | 8.8% |
Citizen US Born 92.82%
Citizen not US Born 3%
Not Citizen 4.18%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,019 | -0.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 23,884 | -4.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 9,309 | -4.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 6,975 | -1.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 144,403 | 2.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.55%
Moved from Same County 12.87%
Moved from Same State 5.02%
Moved from Different State 3.76%
Same House as Last Year 77.81%
What are the employment statistics in Knoxville?
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White-collar workers make up 81.84% of the working population in Knoxville, while blue-collar employees account for 18.16%. There are also 7,092 entrepreneurs in Knoxville (7.57% of the workforce); 65,030 workers employed in private companies (69.44%); and 13,648 people working in governmental institutions (14.57%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 76,645 | 0.0% |
| Blue Collar | 17,002 | -1.6% |
White Collar 81.84%
Blue Collar 18.16%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 7,092 | 0.9% |
| Private Companies | 65,030 | -1.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 13,648 | -1.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 7,877 | 6.8% |
Self Employees 7.57%
Private Companies 69.44%
Governmental Workers 14.57%
Not for Profit Companies 8.41%
How many households are there in Knoxville?
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There are a total of 82,088 households in Knoxville, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 48.04% of these Knoxville households, while non-family units account for the remaining 51.96%. Additionally, 23.6% of households have children and 76.4% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 82,088 | 1.4% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -0.5% |
| Family Households | 39,439 | -1.7% |
| Non-family Households | 42,649 | 4.4% |
Family Households 48.04%
Non-family Households 51.96%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 19,374 | 0.4% |
| Households without Children | 62,714 | 1.7% |
Households with Children 23.6%
Households without Children 76.4%
What are the median and average incomes in Knoxville?
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The average annual household income in Knoxville is $59,948, while the median household income sits at $41,598 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $48,410, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $45,996. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $26,818 and $33,690, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $59,948 | 2.0% |
| Median Household Income | $41,598 | 3.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 39,967 | -6.3% |
| People above Poverty Level | 137,849 | 2.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Knoxville?
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There are 92,394 housing units in Knoxville, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1972. Of the 82,088 occupied housing units in Knoxville, 46.89% are owner-occupied, while 53.11% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 62.79% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $146,100. In general, housing costs reach $881 per month in Knoxville.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 62.79% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $146,100. In general, housing costs reach $881 per month in Knoxville.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 92,394 | 1.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1972 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 11,429 | 1.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 8,259 | 3.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 12,584 | -3.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10,760 | -1.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 14,051 | 0.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 10,484 | 1.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 10,591 | -0.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8,801 | -1.5% |
| Built in 2010 or Later | 5,435 | 30.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 82,088 | 1.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 38,490 | 3.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 43,598 | -0.6% |
Owner Occupied 46.89%
Renter Occupied 53.11%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 24,168 | 3.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 14,322 | 3.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $146,100 | 4.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $135,400 | 6.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $881 | 3.5% |
With Mortgage 62.79%
Without Mortgage 37.21%
What is the level of education in Knoxville?
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Approximately 33.5% of the population in Knoxville holds a high school degree (that's 50,966 residents), while 26.39% have attained a college certificate (34,376 locals) and 19.02% have a bachelor's degree (28,934 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 4,063 | 1.4% |
| Some High School | 50,966 | -0.2% |
| Some College | 34,376 | -1.5% |
| Associate Degree | 11,856 | 2.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28,934 | 5.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 16,171 | 1.2% |
No High School 2.67%
Some High School 33.5%
Some College 26.39%
Associate Degree 7.79%
Bachelor's Degree 19.02%
Graduate Degree 10.63%
What is the marital status of Knoxville residents?
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A total of 68,243 people in Knoxville have never been married (which represents 43.28% of the total population), while 58,261 of them are wedded (36.95%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 3,816 (2.42%) and 21,813 (13.83%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 68,243 | 2.1% |
| Married | 58,261 | -1.1% |
| Separated | 3,816 | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 9,377 | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 21,813 | 0.8% |
Never Married 43.28%
Married 36.95%
Separated 2.42%
Widowed 5.95%
Divorced 13.83%
What are the most common means of transportation in Knoxville?
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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 79,904 residents commute by car, 3,671 prefer going to work by walking and 1,363 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 79,904 | -2.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,363 | -13.7% |
| Subway or Elevated | 31 | N/A |
| Ferryboat | 5 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 339 | -26.1% |
| Motorcycle | 54 | -30.8% |
| TaxiCab | 65 | -1.5% |
| Walk | 3,671 | -3.9% |
What is the median and average household income in Knoxville by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
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| 37902 | 2,463 | 1,590 | $48,106.00 | $71,376.00 |
| 37909 | 16,321 | 7,344 | $49,496.00 | $69,398.00 |
| 37912 | 22,154 | 9,959 | $36,406.00 | $46,864.00 |
| 37914 | 19,912 | 8,791 | $41,156.00 | $56,879.00 |
| 37915 | 5,055 | 2,737 | $16,447.00 | $25,897.00 |
| 37916 | 13,711 | 2,992 | $22,432.00 | $30,289.00 |
| 37917 | 25,048 | 11,867 | $41,151.00 | $52,551.00 |
| 37918 | 45,107 | 18,065 | $57,397.00 | $73,223.00 |
| 37919 | 29,637 | 13,444 | $62,865.00 | $114,689.00 |
| 37920 | 40,678 | 17,183 | $48,890.00 | $64,826.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2019 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.
