Knoxville, TN

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Knoxville Overview

191,857
TOTAL POPULATION
93,069
MALE POPULATION
98,788
FEMALE POPULATION
94.21
MALES / 100 FEMALES
106.14
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,983
PER CAPITA INCOME
$67,233
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$48,309
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
15.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
84.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,526
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
102,116
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Knoxville Area Codes

Race in Knoxville

The most populous races in Knoxville are White / Caucasian (141,791 | 73.9%), Black / African American (30,902 | 16.1%), and Two or more Races (12,336 | 6.4%).
Race in Knoxville
Race# Population% Population
Asian2,9901.6%
Black / African American30,90216.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific770.0%
Hispanic or Latino10,9385.7%
Native / Alaskan2870.2%
White / Caucasian141,79173.9%
Two or more Races12,3366.4%
Some other Race3,4741.8%
Total191,857100.0%

Ancestry in Knoxville

The most populous ancestries reported in Knoxville are English (20,590 | 10.7%), American (20,366 | 10.6%), German (18,657 | 9.7%), Irish (18,648 | 9.7%), and Scotch-Irish (5,621 | 2.9%), together accounting for 43.7% of all Knoxville residents.
Ancestry in Knoxville
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan370.0%
African1,5000.8%
Alaskan Athabascan50.0%
Albanian220.0%
Aleut80.0%
Alsatian90.0%
American20,36610.6%
Apache190.0%
Arab1,7080.9%
Argentinean2720.1%
Armenian440.0%
Australian160.0%
Austrian3250.2%
Bahamian480.0%
Belgian120.0%
Bhutanese3020.2%
Blackfeet1290.1%
Bolivian330.0%
Brazilian750.0%
British1,4280.7%
British West Indian1170.1%
Bulgarian480.0%
Burmese4190.2%
Cajun460.0%
Canadian1780.1%
Cape Verdean350.0%
Celtic1090.1%
Central American2,7691.4%
Central American Indian680.0%
Cherokee7120.4%
Chickasaw430.0%
Chilean160.0%
Chippewa230.0%
Choctaw870.1%
Colombian3320.2%
Costa Rican120.0%
Creek40.0%
Croatian470.0%
Cuban4080.2%
Czech3070.2%
Czechoslovakian220.0%
Danish2830.2%
Delaware80.0%
Dominican440.0%
Dutch2,6051.4%
Dutch West Indian680.0%
Eastern European3270.2%
Ecuadorian250.0%
Egyptian2150.1%
English20,59010.7%
Estonian350.0%
Ethiopian660.0%
European3,4991.8%
Filipino520.0%
Finnish1090.1%
French2,6551.4%
French American Indian210.0%
French Canadian5620.3%
German18,6579.7%
Ghanaian680.0%
Greek1,0300.5%
Guamanian / Chamorro820.0%
Guatemalan1,6300.9%
Guyanese1040.1%
Haitian880.1%
Honduran5600.3%
Hungarian5150.3%
Icelander180.0%
Indian (Asian)8650.4%
Indonesian10.0%
Inupiat90.0%
Iranian1670.1%
Iraqi5630.3%
Irish18,6489.7%
Israeli240.0%
Italian5,1182.7%
Jamaican1610.1%
Japanese240.0%
Jordanian710.0%
Kenyan520.0%
Korean6910.4%
Laotian700.0%
Latvian70.0%
Lebanese3010.2%
Lithuanian1110.1%
Luxembourger170.0%
Macedonian80.0%
Malaysian80.0%
Maltese120.0%
Mexican5,3572.8%
Mexican American Indian100.0%
Mongolian870.1%
Native Hawaiian1310.1%
Navajo360.0%
New Zealander350.0%
Nicaraguan770.0%
Nigerian1710.1%
Northern European2010.1%
Norwegian8520.4%
Osage30.0%
Pakistani1120.1%
Palestinian1480.1%
Panamanian1110.1%
Paraguayan10.0%
Pennsylvania German190.0%
Peruvian1110.1%
Polish3,1021.6%
Portuguese1640.1%
Potawatomi220.0%
Puerto Rican9340.5%
Romanian3740.2%
Russian9680.5%
Salvadoran3790.2%
Samoan940.1%
Scandinavian2470.1%
Scotch-Irish5,6212.9%
Scottish4,9892.6%
Seminole210.0%
Serbian160.0%
Sioux520.0%
Slavic780.0%
Slovak970.1%
Slovene330.0%
Somali340.0%
South African420.0%
South American8760.5%
Spaniard1460.1%
Spanish940.1%
Sri Lankan3650.2%
Subsaharan African2,8881.5%
Sudanese940.1%
Swedish1,0510.5%
Swiss6560.3%
Syrian740.0%
Thai9010.5%
Turkish440.0%
Ukrainian5050.3%
Uruguayan40.0%
Venezuelan820.0%
Vietnamese1350.1%
Welsh1,5890.8%
West Indian150.0%
Yugoslavian600.0%
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Immigrants in Knoxville

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Knoxville came from Latin America (5,135 | 2.7%), Central America (3,943 | 2.1%), Asia (3,387 | 1.8%), Mexico (2,180 | 1.1%), and Europe (1,646 | 0.9%), together accounting for 8.5% of all Knoxville residents.
Immigrants in Knoxville
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan370.0%
Africa1,5760.8%
Argentina2320.1%
Armenia190.0%
Asia3,3871.8%
Bahamas70.0%
Bangladesh1200.1%
Belize290.0%
Bolivia680.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina110.0%
Brazil740.0%
Bulgaria210.0%
Cameroon940.1%
Canada2490.1%
Caribbean4690.2%
Central America3,9432.1%
Chile50.0%
China6390.3%
Colombia1730.1%
Congo560.0%
Costa Rica120.0%
Cuba2400.1%
Czechoslovakia160.0%
Denmark160.0%
Dominican Republic290.0%
Eastern Africa3820.2%
Eastern Asia8110.4%
Eastern Europe8420.4%
Ecuador80.0%
Egypt560.0%
El Salvador1720.1%
England990.1%
Ethiopia480.0%
Europe1,6460.9%
France160.0%
Germany2420.1%
Ghana520.0%
Greece2070.1%
Guatemala1,1320.6%
Guyana350.0%
Haiti440.0%
Honduras3370.2%
Hong Kong240.0%
India3240.2%
Indonesia470.0%
Iran1690.1%
Iraq9590.5%
Ireland50.0%
Israel510.0%
Italy520.0%
Jamaica990.1%
Japan440.0%
Jordan610.0%
Kazakhstan180.0%
Kenya400.0%
Korea1280.1%
Kuwait140.0%
Latin America5,1352.7%
Lebanon530.0%
Liberia360.0%
Malaysia580.0%
Mexico2,1801.1%
Middle Africa3400.2%
Moldova1640.1%
Morocco250.0%
Nepal510.0%
Nicaragua340.0%
Nigeria800.0%
North Macedonia80.0%
Northern Africa2910.2%
Northern Europe2810.2%
Oceania430.0%
Pakistan90.0%
Panama470.0%
Peru450.0%
Philippines2600.1%
Poland300.0%
Romania1370.1%
Russia1780.1%
Senegal1080.1%
Sierra Leone160.0%
Somalia180.0%
South Africa1210.1%
South America7230.4%
South Central Asia7690.4%
South Eastern Asia5990.3%
Southern Europe2590.1%
Sri Lanka350.0%
Sudan940.1%
Taiwan1080.1%
Thailand800.0%
Trinidad and Tobago110.0%
Turkey440.0%
Uganda140.0%
Ukraine1600.1%
Uruguay40.0%
Uzbekistan60.0%
Venezuela790.0%
Vietnam1530.1%
West Indies380.0%
Western Africa3720.2%
Western Asia1,2010.6%
Western Europe2640.1%
Zaire1900.1%
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Sex and Age in Knoxville

Sex and Age in Knoxville

The most populous age groups in Knoxville are 20 to 24 Years (13,289 | 14.3%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (12,595 | 12.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Knoxville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,957 (5.3%)4,735 (4.8%)
5 to 9 Years5,391 (5.8%)4,560 (4.6%)
10 to 14 Years4,472 (4.8%)4,689 (4.8%)
15 to 19 Years6,615 (7.1%)7,983 (8.1%)
20 to 24 Years13,289 (14.3%)12,595 (12.8%)
25 to 29 Years8,468 (9.1%)8,324 (8.4%)
30 to 34 Years7,171 (7.7%)6,812 (6.9%)
35 to 39 Years5,964 (6.4%)6,692 (6.8%)
40 to 44 Years5,279 (5.7%)5,041 (5.1%)
45 to 49 Years5,013 (5.4%)5,144 (5.2%)
50 to 54 Years4,830 (5.2%)5,393 (5.5%)
55 to 59 Years6,001 (6.5%)5,230 (5.3%)
60 to 64 Years4,496 (4.8%)5,426 (5.5%)
65 to 69 Years3,805 (4.1%)4,675 (4.7%)
70 to 74 Years3,126 (3.4%)4,226 (4.3%)
75 to 79 Years1,832 (2.0%)3,223 (3.3%)
80 to 84 Years1,418 (1.5%)1,790 (1.8%)
85 Years and over942 (1.0%)2,250 (2.3%)
Total93,069 (100.0%)98,788 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Knoxville

Median Family Size in Knoxville

The median family size in Knoxville is 2.96 persons per family, with married-couple families (25,310 | 63.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.99 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (3,312 | 8.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.73 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Knoxville
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple25,310 (63.9%)2.99
Single Male/Father3,312 (8.4%)2.73
Single Female/Mother10,994 (27.8%)2.96
Total Families39,616 (100.0%)2.96

Median Household Size in Knoxville

The median household size in Knoxville is 2.17 persons per household, with single female/mother households (10,994 | 13.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.12 persons per household. non-family households (44,579 | 52.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.39 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Knoxville
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple25,310 (30.1%)3.02
Single Male/Father3,312 (3.9%)3.03
Single Female/Mother10,994 (13.1%)3.12
Non-family44,579 (52.9%)1.39
Total Households84,195 (100.0%)2.17

Household Size by Marriage Status in Knoxville

Out of a total of 84,195 households in Knoxville, 39,616 (47.0%) are family households, while 44,579 (52.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 19,559, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 34,254.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Knoxville
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-34,254 (40.7%)
2-Person Households19,559 (23.2%)7,598 (9.0%)
3-Person Households9,496 (11.3%)1,539 (1.8%)
4-Person Households5,859 (7.0%)916 (1.1%)
5-Person Households3,164 (3.8%)123 (0.2%)
6-Person Households815 (1.0%)44 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households723 (0.9%)105 (0.1%)
Total39,616 (47.0%)44,579 (52.9%)

Female Fertility in Knoxville

Fertility by Age in Knoxville

Average fertility rate in Knoxville is 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 52.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 74.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Knoxville
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years52 (2.7%)7.0
20 to 34 years1,437 (74.4%)52.0
35 to 50 years443 (22.9%)24.0
Total1,932 (100.0%)36.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Knoxville

63.6% of women with births (1,932) in Knoxville are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 7.7% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Knoxville
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)52 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years819 (57.0%)618 (43.0%)
35 to 50 years409 (92.3%)34 (7.7%)
Total1,229 (63.6%)703 (36.4%)

Fertility by Education in Knoxville

Average fertility rate in Knoxville is 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 64.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 25.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 30.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Knoxville
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School163 (8.4%)25.0
High School Diploma435 (22.5%)35.0
College or Associate's Degree596 (30.8%)31.0
Bachelor's Degree425 (22.0%)40.0
Graduate Degree313 (16.2%)64.0
Total1,932 (100.0%)36.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Knoxville

36.4% of women with births in Knoxville are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 92.2% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 69.2% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Knoxville
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School103 (63.2%)60 (36.8%)
High School Diploma134 (30.8%)301 (69.2%)
College or Associate's Degree320 (53.7%)276 (46.3%)
Bachelor's Degree392 (92.2%)33 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree279 (89.1%)34 (10.9%)
Total1,229 (63.6%)703 (36.4%)

Income in Knoxville

Income Overview in Knoxville

Per Capita Income in Knoxville is $31,983, while median incomes of families and households are $67,233 and $48,309 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income191,857$31,983
Median Family Income39,616$67,233
Mean Family Income39,616$91,341
Median Household Income84,195$48,309
Mean Household Income84,195$70,302
Income Deficit39,616$10,526
Wage / Income Gap (%)191,85715.53%
Wage / Income Gap ($)191,85784.47¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index191,8570.49

Earnings by Sex in Knoxville

Average Earnings in Knoxville are $31,856, $34,732 for men and $29,337 for women, a difference of 15.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Knoxville
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male55,229 (51.0%)$34,732
Female52,963 (48.9%)$29,337
Total108,192 (100.0%)$31,856

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Knoxville

The most common earnings brackets in Knoxville are $100,000+ for men (5,658 | 10.2%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (4,540 | 8.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Knoxville
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less2,772 (5.0%)3,169 (6.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9992,695 (4.9%)2,704 (5.1%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,878 (3.4%)2,496 (4.7%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,342 (2.4%)1,935 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,758 (3.2%)2,631 (5.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,815 (3.3%)1,898 (3.6%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,725 (3.1%)2,009 (3.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,777 (3.2%)1,348 (2.5%)
$20,000 to $22,4992,162 (3.9%)2,335 (4.4%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,119 (3.8%)2,103 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9993,914 (7.1%)4,540 (8.6%)
$30,000 to $34,9993,842 (7.0%)4,278 (8.1%)
$35,000 to $39,9993,217 (5.8%)3,013 (5.7%)
$40,000 to $44,9993,443 (6.2%)3,371 (6.4%)
$45,000 to $49,9992,427 (4.4%)2,688 (5.1%)
$50,000 to $54,9992,244 (4.1%)2,208 (4.2%)
$55,000 to $64,9994,101 (7.4%)2,811 (5.3%)
$65,000 to $74,9992,823 (5.1%)2,103 (4.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,517 (6.4%)2,718 (5.1%)
$100,000+5,658 (10.2%)2,605 (4.9%)
Total55,229 (100.0%)52,963 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Knoxville

Average earnings in Knoxville are $43,471 for men and $35,539 for women, a difference of 18.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $71,045, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $26,949. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $56,499, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $20,524.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Knoxville
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$26,949$20,524
High School Diploma$33,467$28,435
College or Associate's Degree$42,435$32,510
Bachelor's Degree$58,778$46,330
Graduate Degree$71,045$56,499
Total$43,471$35,539

Family Income in Knoxville

Family Income Brackets in Knoxville

According to the Knoxville family income data, there are 7,250 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,149 families (2.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Knoxville
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,9815.0%
$10,000 to $14,9991,1492.9%
$15,000 to $24,9992,5356.4%
$25,000 to $34,9993,7249.4%
$35,000 to $49,9995,30913.4%
$50,000 to $74,9997,25018.3%
$75,000 to $99,9995,50713.9%
$100,000 to $149,9996,61616.7%
$150,000 to $199,9992,3776.0%
$200,000+3,1307.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Knoxville

6-person families (783 | 2.0%) account for the highest median family income in Knoxville with $97,188 per family, while 2-person families (20,898 | 52.7%) have the highest median income of $32,280 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Knoxville
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families20,898 (52.7%)$64,561
3-Person Families9,093 (23.0%)$68,892
4-Person Families5,367 (13.6%)$77,423
5-Person Families2,876 (7.3%)$62,798
6-Person Families783 (2.0%)$97,188
7+ Person Families599 (1.5%)$74,219
Total39,616 (100.0%)$67,233

Family Income by Number of Earners in Knoxville

The median family income in Knoxville is $67,233, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,779) having the highest median family income of $113,546, while families with no earners (5,843) have the lowest median family income of $34,005, accounting for 7.0% and 14.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Knoxville
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners5,843 (14.7%)$34,005
1 Earner14,441 (36.4%)$43,463
2 Earners16,553 (41.8%)$91,184
3+ Earners2,779 (7.0%)$113,546
Total39,616 (100.0%)$67,233

Household Income in Knoxville

Household Income Brackets in Knoxville

With 14,987 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Knoxville, accounting for 17.8% of all households. In contrast, only 3,284 households (3.9%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Knoxville
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0006,3157.5%
$10,000 to $14,9995,3886.4%
$15,000 to $24,9999,09310.8%
$25,000 to $34,99910,01911.9%
$35,000 to $49,99912,29214.6%
$50,000 to $74,99914,98717.8%
$75,000 to $99,9998,84010.5%
$100,000 to $149,99910,10312.0%
$150,000 to $199,9993,2843.9%
$200,000+3,8734.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Knoxville

The median household income in Knoxville is $48,309, with the highest median household income of $56,693 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 29,921 households (35.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $30,954, with 10,018 households (11.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Knoxville
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years10,018 (11.9%)$30,954
25 to 44 Years29,921 (35.5%)$56,693
45 to 64 Years25,623 (30.4%)$53,988
65+ Years18,633 (22.1%)$39,121
Total84,195 (100.0%)$48,309

Poverty in Knoxville

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Knoxville

With 20.6% poverty level for males and 20.8% for females among the residents of Knoxville, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 5,838 males (41.1%) and 5,341 females (38.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Knoxville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,279 (26.4%)1,391 (29.6%)
5 Years269 (27.1%)260 (28.4%)
6 to 11 Years1,481 (25.4%)1,412 (26.5%)
12 to 14 Years616 (21.8%)700 (24.4%)
15 Years136 (12.9%)287 (31.3%)
16 and 17 Years342 (19.3%)364 (16.4%)
18 to 24 Years5,838 (41.1%)5,341 (38.5%)
25 to 34 Years1,786 (11.5%)2,644 (17.5%)
35 to 44 Years1,688 (15.2%)1,779 (15.2%)
45 to 54 Years1,446 (14.7%)1,835 (17.5%)
55 to 64 Years2,111 (20.2%)1,582 (14.9%)
65 to 74 Years906 (13.1%)1,065 (12.2%)
75 Years and over544 (13.6%)928 (13.9%)
Total18,442 (20.6%)19,588 (20.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Knoxville

According to the poverty statistics in Knoxville, males aged 25 to 34 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 88.5% of males and 87.8% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Knoxville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,559 (73.6%)3,308 (70.4%)
5 Years723 (72.9%)655 (71.6%)
6 to 11 Years4,360 (74.6%)3,913 (73.5%)
12 to 14 Years2,211 (78.2%)2,169 (75.6%)
15 Years916 (87.1%)629 (68.7%)
16 and 17 Years1,426 (80.7%)1,850 (83.6%)
18 to 24 Years8,350 (58.9%)8,525 (61.5%)
25 to 34 Years13,740 (88.5%)12,445 (82.5%)
35 to 44 Years9,436 (84.8%)9,941 (84.8%)
45 to 54 Years8,373 (85.3%)8,633 (82.5%)
55 to 64 Years8,319 (79.8%)9,030 (85.1%)
65 to 74 Years5,992 (86.9%)7,634 (87.8%)
75 Years and over3,468 (86.4%)5,755 (86.1%)
Total70,873 (79.3%)74,487 (79.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Knoxville

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Knoxville show that 5.9% or 1,487 of the total 25,310 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 48.0%, comprising of 166 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.6%, which includes 412 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Knoxville
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children15,231 (97.4%)412 (2.6%)
1 or 2 Children6,990 (91.8%)623 (8.2%)
3 or 4 Children1,422 (83.3%)286 (16.7%)
5 or more Children180 (52.0%)166 (48.0%)
Total23,823 (94.1%)1,487 (5.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Knoxville

According to the poverty data in Knoxville, 18.3% or 605 single-father households and 30.5% or 3,353 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 63 households (61.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Knoxville
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children252 (16.3%)544 (14.9%)
1 or 2 Children334 (21.1%)2,073 (37.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)673 (39.1%)
5 or more Children19 (100.0%)63 (61.8%)
Total605 (18.3%)3,353 (30.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Knoxville

The poverty data for Knoxville shows that 1,487 of the married-couple family households (5.9%) and 3,958 of the single-parent households (27.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 166 households (48.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 82 household (67.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Knoxville
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children412 (2.6%)796 (15.3%)
1 or 2 Children623 (8.2%)2,407 (33.9%)
3 or 4 Children286 (16.7%)673 (35.7%)
5 or more Children166 (48.0%)82 (67.8%)
Total1,487 (5.9%)3,958 (27.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Knoxville

Employment by Class of Employer in Knoxville

Among the 95,251 employed individuals in Knoxville, private company employees (66,788 | 70.1%), not-for-profit organizations (8,272 | 8.7%), and state government employees (7,281 | 7.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Knoxville
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees66,78870.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,5451.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)4,9285.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations8,2728.7%
Local Government Employees4,2464.5%
State Government Employees7,2817.6%
Federal Government Employees1,9862.1%
Unpaid Family Workers2050.2%
Total95,251100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Knoxville

According to the labor force statistics for Knoxville, out of the total population over 16 years of age (161,066), 63.4% or 102,116 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.8% or 4,902 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 87.1% or 14,626 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 11.7% or 601 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Knoxville
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years5,133 (40.7%)601 (11.7%)
20 to 24 Years17,394 (67.2%)748 (4.3%)
25 to 29 Years14,626 (87.1%)585 (4.0%)
30 to 34 Years11,830 (84.6%)485 (4.1%)
35 to 44 Years19,001 (82.7%)1,007 (5.3%)
45 to 54 Years15,917 (78.1%)700 (4.4%)
55 to 59 Years7,907 (70.4%)411 (5.2%)
60 to 64 Years5,487 (55.3%)154 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years3,958 (25.0%)230 (5.8%)
75 Years and over951 (8.3%)11 (1.2%)
Total102,116 (63.4%)4,902 (4.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Knoxville

According to labor force statistics for Knoxville, 78.5% of individuals (74,798) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (95,284) are in the labor force, with 4.5% or 3,366 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.1% or 28,902 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.5% or 386 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Knoxville
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School5,142 (58.0%)665 (7.5%)
High School Diploma17,724 (70.3%)1,588 (6.3%)
College / Associate Degree22,986 (79.9%)1,553 (5.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher28,902 (89.1%)649 (2.0%)
Total74,798 (78.5%)4,288 (4.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Knoxville

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Knoxville are Community & Social Service (12,047 | 12.4%), Management (8,445 | 8.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (6,366 | 6.6%), Education Instruction & Library (6,330 | 6.5%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (6,110 | 6.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Knoxville

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Knoxville, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (89.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (74.1%), and Computers & Mathematics (70.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (75.0%), Health Technologists (73.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (66.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Knoxville
OccupationMaleFemale
Management4,368 (51.7%)4,077 (48.3%)
Business & Financial2,136 (46.4%)2,464 (53.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science4,718 (74.1%)1,648 (25.9%)
Computers & Mathematics1,966 (70.9%)808 (29.1%)
Architecture & Engineering1,676 (89.8%)190 (10.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,076 (62.3%)650 (37.7%)
Community & Social Service 4,850 (40.3%)7,197 (59.7%)
Education, Arts & Media669 (33.4%)1,332 (66.6%)
Legal Services & Support482 (48.9%)503 (51.1%)
Education Instruction & Library2,374 (37.5%)3,956 (62.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,325 (48.5%)1,406 (51.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,527 (25.0%)4,583 (75.0%)
Health Technologists1,195 (27.0%)3,234 (73.0%)
Total (Category)17,599 (46.9%)19,969 (53.1%)
Total (Overall)49,692 (51.1%)47,496 (48.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Knoxville are Food Preparation & Serving (8,262 | 8.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (3,591 | 3.7%), Personal Care & Service (3,125 | 3.2%), Healthcare Support (2,962 | 3.0%), and Security & Protection (1,438 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations in Knoxville

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Knoxville, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (94.9%), Security & Protection (80.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (72.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (79.2%), Personal Care & Service (67.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (53.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Knoxville
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support616 (20.8%)2,346 (79.2%)
Security & Protection1,158 (80.5%)280 (19.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention652 (72.0%)253 (28.0%)
Law Enforcement506 (94.9%)27 (5.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving3,882 (47.0%)4,380 (53.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,321 (64.6%)1,270 (35.4%)
Personal Care & Service1,011 (32.4%)2,114 (67.6%)
Total (Category)8,988 (46.4%)10,390 (53.6%)
Total (Overall)49,692 (51.1%)47,496 (48.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Knoxville are Office & Administration (11,318 | 11.7%), and Sales & Related (9,775 | 10.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Knoxville

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Knoxville
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related4,324 (44.2%)5,451 (55.8%)
Office & Administration3,454 (30.5%)7,864 (69.5%)
Total (Category)7,778 (36.9%)13,315 (63.1%)
Total (Overall)49,692 (51.1%)47,496 (48.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Knoxville are Construction & Extraction (4,909 | 5.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2,285 | 2.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (123 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Knoxville

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Knoxville
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry90 (73.2%)33 (26.8%)
Construction & Extraction4,595 (93.6%)314 (6.4%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2,169 (94.9%)116 (5.1%)
Total (Category)6,854 (93.7%)463 (6.3%)
Total (Overall)49,692 (51.1%)47,496 (48.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Knoxville are Production (4,601 | 4.7%), Material Moving (3,863 | 4.0%), and Transportation (3,368 | 3.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Knoxville

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Knoxville
OccupationMaleFemale
Production2,994 (65.1%)1,607 (34.9%)
Transportation2,763 (82.0%)605 (18.0%)
Material Moving2,716 (70.3%)1,147 (29.7%)
Total (Category)8,473 (71.6%)3,359 (28.4%)
Total (Overall)49,692 (51.1%)47,496 (48.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Knoxville

Employment Industries in Knoxville

The major employment industries in Knoxville include Health Care & Social Assistance (13,259 | 13.6%), Retail Trade (12,750 | 13.1%), Educational Services (10,815 | 11.1%), Accommodation & Food Services (10,414 | 10.7%), and Manufacturing (7,622 | 7.8%).
Employment Industries in Knoxville

Employment Industries by Sex in Knoxville

The Knoxville industries that see more men than women are Construction (89.9%), Transportation & Warehousing (73.0%), and Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (71.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (77.7%), Information (60.3%), and Educational Services (59.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Knoxville
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting261 (69.8%)113 (30.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction74 (71.8%)29 (28.2%)
Construction5,567 (89.9%)623 (10.1%)
Manufacturing5,379 (70.6%)2,243 (29.4%)
Wholesale Trade1,430 (71.5%)569 (28.5%)
Retail Trade6,711 (52.6%)6,039 (47.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing3,081 (73.0%)1,140 (27.0%)
Utilities423 (66.2%)216 (33.8%)
Information997 (39.7%)1,513 (60.3%)
Finance & Insurance1,702 (42.0%)2,353 (58.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing805 (49.8%)810 (50.1%)
Professional & Scientific3,756 (56.0%)2,955 (44.0%)
Enterprise Management124 (63.3%)72 (36.7%)
Administrative & Support2,973 (55.2%)2,409 (44.8%)
Educational Services4,412 (40.8%)6,403 (59.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2,959 (22.3%)10,300 (77.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,180 (65.8%)613 (34.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services4,581 (44.0%)5,833 (56.0%)
Public Administration1,337 (54.2%)1,128 (45.8%)
Total49,692 (51.1%)47,496 (48.9%)

Education in Knoxville

School Enrollment in Knoxville

The most common levels of schooling among the 54,254 students in Knoxville are college / undergraduate (22,770 | 42.0%), high school (7,873 | 14.5%), and elementary school (7,817 | 14.4%).
School Enrollment in Knoxville
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2,0323.7%
Kindergarten2,0893.8%
Elementary School7,81714.4%
Middle School6,80112.5%
High School7,87314.5%
College / Undergraduate22,77042.0%
Graduate / Professional4,8729.0%
Total54,254100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Knoxville

Out of a total of 54,254 students who are enrolled in schools in Knoxville, 6,076 (11.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 48,178 (88.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 738 (47.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 6,803 (95.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Knoxville
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds816 (52.5%)738 (47.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old7,921 (84.2%)1,485 (15.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds7,951 (89.5%)930 (10.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds5,484 (92.0%)475 (8.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds6,803 (95.4%)330 (4.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds14,098 (94.1%)891 (5.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds3,461 (80.1%)862 (19.9%)
35 Years and over1,632 (81.2%)377 (18.8%)
Total48,178 (88.8%)6,076 (11.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Knoxville

Business (6,987 | 15.7%), science & technology (4,606 | 10.3%), education (4,372 | 9.8%), social sciences (3,615 | 8.1%), and bio, nature & agricultural (3,327 | 7.5%) are the most common fields of study among 44,531 individuals in Knoxville who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Knoxville
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,6583.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3,3277.5%
Physical & Health Sciences1,6683.7%
Psychology2,6205.9%
Social Sciences3,6158.1%
Engineering2,9536.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies2770.6%
Science & Technology4,60610.3%
Business6,98715.7%
Education4,3729.8%
Literature & Languages2,6035.9%
Liberal Arts & History2,9376.6%
Visual & Performing Arts2,3695.3%
Communications2,6135.9%
Arts & Humanities1,9264.3%
Total44,531100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Knoxville

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Knoxville

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Knoxville are males with 2 vehicles (20,743, accounting for 43.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (19,845, making up 46.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Knoxville
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,447 (3.0%)1,271 (2.8%)
1 Vehicle11,536 (24.1%)13,383 (29.8%)
2 Vehicles20,743 (43.3%)19,845 (44.2%)
3 Vehicles8,717 (18.2%)6,441 (14.3%)
4 Vehicles3,833 (8.0%)2,871 (6.4%)
5 or more Vehicles1,603 (3.4%)1,140 (2.5%)
Total47,879 (100.0%)44,951 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Knoxville

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Knoxville are 15 to 19 minutes (19,488 commuters, 22.5%), 20 to 24 minutes (16,334 commuters, 18.9%), and 10 to 14 minutes (15,405 commuters, 17.8%).
Commute Time in Knoxville
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,8062.1%
5 to 9 Minutes8,4899.8%
10 to 14 Minutes15,40517.8%
15 to 19 Minutes19,48822.5%
20 to 24 Minutes16,33418.9%
25 to 29 Minutes7,0078.1%
30 to 34 Minutes9,20210.6%
35 to 39 Minutes2,0972.4%
40 to 44 Minutes1,6111.9%
45 to 59 Minutes2,9773.4%
60 to 89 Minutes1,1181.3%
90 or more Minutes1,0161.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Knoxville

The most common commute times in Knoxville are 15 to 19 minutes (10,122 commuters, 22.5%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (9,366 commuters, 22.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Knoxville
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes896 (2.0%)910 (2.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes3,837 (8.5%)4,652 (11.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes7,427 (16.5%)7,978 (19.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes10,122 (22.5%)9,366 (22.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes8,783 (19.5%)7,551 (18.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes4,010 (8.9%)2,997 (7.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes4,600 (10.2%)4,602 (11.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,226 (2.7%)871 (2.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,052 (2.3%)559 (1.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,577 (3.5%)1,400 (3.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes627 (1.4%)491 (1.2%)
90 or more Minutes815 (1.8%)201 (0.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Knoxville

The most frequent times of departure to work in Knoxville are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (5,900, 13.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (6,086, 14.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Knoxville
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,762 (3.9%)1,003 (2.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM893 (2.0%)660 (1.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,697 (3.8%)1,034 (2.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM2,629 (5.9%)2,135 (5.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM4,330 (9.6%)2,628 (6.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM5,340 (11.9%)5,467 (13.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM5,900 (13.1%)6,086 (14.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM5,303 (11.8%)5,582 (13.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2,986 (6.6%)3,151 (7.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3,453 (7.7%)3,654 (8.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,746 (3.9%)1,805 (4.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM548 (1.2%)930 (2.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM4,557 (10.1%)4,127 (9.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM3,828 (8.5%)3,316 (8.0%)
Total44,972 (100.0%)41,578 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Knoxville

Occupancy by Ownership in Knoxville

Of the total 84,195 dwellings in Knoxville, owner-occupied units account for 38,939 (46.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 45,256 (53.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Knoxville
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units38,93946.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units45,25653.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units84,195100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Knoxville

Occupancy by Household Size in Knoxville
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household34,25440.7%
2-Person Household27,15732.3%
3-Person Household11,03513.1%
4+ Person Household11,74914.0%
Total Housing Units84,195100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Knoxville

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Knoxville
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household13,012 (38.0%)21,242 (62.0%)
2-Person Household13,901 (51.2%)13,256 (48.8%)
3-Person Household5,808 (52.6%)5,227 (47.4%)
4+ Person Household6,218 (52.9%)5,531 (47.1%)
Total Housing Units38,939 (46.3%)45,256 (53.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Knoxville

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Knoxville
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,291 (34.9%)4,275 (65.1%)
High School Diploma8,355 (41.5%)11,787 (58.5%)
College/Associate Degree11,630 (42.2%)15,900 (57.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher16,663 (55.6%)13,294 (44.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Knoxville

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Knoxville
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years26,47531.4%
35 to 44 Years13,46416.0%
45 to 54 Years11,85614.1%
55 to 64 Years13,76716.4%
65 to 74 Years10,67012.7%
75 to 84 Years5,6816.8%
85 Years and Over2,2822.7%
Total84,195100.0%

Housing Finances in Knoxville

Median Income by Occupancy in Knoxville

Median Income by Occupancy in Knoxville
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied38,939 (46.3%)$70,154
Renter-Occupied45,256 (53.7%)$36,080
Average84,195 (100.0%)$48,309

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Knoxville

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Knoxville
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000585 (1.5%)3,633 (8.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999344 (0.9%)1,780 (3.9%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,208 (3.1%)4,176 (9.2%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,361 (3.5%)2,937 (6.5%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,657 (4.3%)3,105 (6.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,645 (9.4%)6,395 (14.1%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,890 (12.6%)7,395 (16.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9997,172 (18.4%)7,828 (17.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,028 (12.9%)3,793 (8.4%)
$100,000 to $149,9996,970 (17.9%)3,136 (6.9%)
$150,000 or more6,079 (15.6%)1,078 (2.4%)
Total38,939 (100.0%)45,256 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Knoxville

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Knoxville
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,757 (4.5%)2,453 (5.4%)
$300 to $4996,526 (16.8%)2,357 (5.2%)
$500 to $7997,314 (18.8%)6,848 (15.1%)
$800 to $9994,800 (12.3%)8,403 (18.6%)
$1,000 to $1,49910,668 (27.4%)16,331 (36.1%)
$1,500 to $1,9994,162 (10.7%)5,164 (11.4%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,607 (4.1%)1,354 (3.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999814 (2.1%)488 (1.1%)
$3,000 or more1,291 (3.3%)365 (0.8%)
Total38,939 (100.0%)45,256 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Knoxville

Housing Structures in Knoxville

Housing Structures in Knoxville
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached45,76254.3%
Single Unit, Attached4,2895.1%
2 Unit Apartments2,4052.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3,5214.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments6,7748.1%
10 or more Apartments20,38424.2%
Mobile Home / Other1,0601.3%
Total84,195100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Knoxville

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Knoxville
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached34,104 (74.5%)11,658 (25.5%)
Single Unit, Attached2,808 (65.5%)1,481 (34.5%)
2 Unit Apartments323 (13.4%)2,082 (86.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments222 (6.3%)3,299 (93.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments231 (3.4%)6,543 (96.6%)
10 or more Apartments725 (3.6%)19,659 (96.4%)
Mobile Home / Other526 (49.6%)534 (50.4%)
Total38,939 (46.3%)45,256 (53.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Knoxville

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Knoxville
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room128 (0.3%)2,628 (5.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms742 (1.9%)11,791 (26.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms13,100 (33.6%)22,641 (50.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms15,450 (39.7%)6,425 (14.2%)
8 or more Rooms9,519 (24.4%)1,771 (3.9%)
Total38,939 (100.0%)45,256 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Knoxville

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Knoxville
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas16,217 (41.6%)5,656 (12.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas221 (0.6%)238 (0.5%)
Electricity22,267 (57.2%)38,942 (86.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene68 (0.2%)44 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels130 (0.3%)82 (0.2%)
No Fuel Used36 (0.1%)294 (0.6%)
Total38,939 (100.0%)45,256 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Knoxville

Household Vehicle Usage in Knoxville
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,159 (3.0%)7,041 (15.6%)
1 Vehicle12,349 (31.7%)22,247 (49.2%)
2 Vehicles16,785 (43.1%)11,871 (26.2%)
3 or more Vehicles8,646 (22.2%)4,097 (9.0%)
Total38,939 (100.0%)45,256 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Knoxville

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Knoxville

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units15,03723,902
Median Property Value$171,300$191,700
Median Household Income$52,783$4,209
Monthly Housing Costs$482$1,241
Real Estate Taxes$1,383$669

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Knoxville

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Knoxville
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000845 (5.6%)335 (1.4%)
$50,000 to $99,9992,174 (14.5%)2,162 (9.0%)
$100,000 to $299,9999,457 (62.9%)16,164 (67.6%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,397 (9.3%)3,367 (14.1%)
$500,000 to $749,999620 (4.1%)1,125 (4.7%)
$750,000 to $999,999335 (2.2%)424 (1.8%)
$1,000,000 or more209 (1.4%)325 (1.4%)
Total15,037 (100.0%)23,902 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Knoxville

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Knoxville
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000659 (4.4%)250 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,542 (16.9%)270 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,079 (13.8%)1,684 (7.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,914 (12.7%)1,566 (6.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,472 (16.4%)2,976 (12.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,590 (10.6%)4,700 (19.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,911 (12.7%)3,438 (14.4%)
$150,000 or more1,870 (12.4%)5,059 (21.2%)
Total15,037 (100.0%)23,902 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Knoxville

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Knoxville
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x4,640 (30.9%)78,808 (329.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x2,773 (18.4%)8,258 (34.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,660 (11.0%)6,648 (27.8%)
4.0x or more5,766 (38.4%)3,460 (14.5%)
Total15,037 (100.0%)23,902 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Knoxville

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Knoxville
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002,716 (18.1%)73 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,4995,414 (36.0%)3,760 (15.7%)
$800 to $1,4996,231 (41.4%)9,039 (37.8%)
Total15,037 (100.0%)23,902 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Knoxville

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Knoxville

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Knoxville
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years11,281 (96.8%)369 (3.2%)
6 to 18 Years25,688 (96.3%)991 (3.7%)
19 to 25 Years30,605 (88.5%)3,972 (11.5%)
26 to 34 Years21,886 (81.3%)5,035 (18.7%)
35 to 44 Years18,222 (79.9%)4,595 (20.1%)
45 to 54 Years17,524 (86.4%)2,763 (13.6%)
55 to 64 Years18,805 (89.4%)2,237 (10.6%)
65 to 74 Years15,397 (98.7%)200 (1.3%)
75 Years and older10,637 (99.5%)58 (0.5%)
Total170,045 (89.4%)20,220 (10.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Knoxville

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Knoxville
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born11,281 (96.8%)369 (3.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen25,688 (96.3%)991 (3.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen30,605 (88.5%)3,972 (11.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Knoxville

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Knoxville
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00029,060 (86.3%)4,622 (13.7%)
$25,000 to $49,99939,178 (87.1%)5,805 (12.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99928,656 (86.0%)4,657 (14.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99920,424 (90.7%)2,100 (9.3%)
$100,000 and over45,744 (95.3%)2,263 (4.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Knoxville

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Knoxville
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 66,351 (54.5%)5,486 (47.1%)
6 to 18 Years12,838 (48.1%)14,191 (53.2%)
19 to 25 Years3,224 (9.3%)27,882 (80.6%)
25 to 34 Years4,114 (15.3%)18,165 (67.5%)
35 to 44 Years4,165 (18.2%)14,877 (65.2%)
45 to 54 Years3,789 (18.7%)14,359 (70.8%)
55 to 64 Years5,603 (26.6%)14,557 (69.2%)
65 to 74 Years14,865 (95.3%)8,759 (56.2%)
75 Years and over10,601 (99.1%)6,081 (56.9%)
Total65,550 (34.4%)124,357 (65.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Knoxville

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Knoxville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years45 (0.9%)3 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years950 (7.5%)913 (7.4%)
18 to 34 Years1,657 (5.1%)2,267 (7.0%)
35 to 64 Years5,505 (17.6%)5,560 (17.0%)
65 to 74 Years2,349 (34.1%)2,293 (26.4%)
75 Years and over1,827 (45.5%)3,599 (53.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Knoxville

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Knoxville: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years45 (0.9%)3 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years98 (0.8%)56 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years191 (0.6%)114 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years880 (2.8%)781 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,113 (16.1%)532 (6.1%)
75 Years and over947 (23.6%)1,156 (17.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Knoxville: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)3 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years6 (0.1%)56 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years114 (0.4%)391 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years1,158 (3.7%)1,022 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years487 (7.1%)444 (5.1%)
75 Years and over302 (7.5%)699 (10.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Knoxville: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years717 (5.7%)724 (5.9%)
18 to 34 Years1,328 (4.1%)1,298 (4.0%)
35 to 64 Years2,207 (7.0%)2,263 (6.9%)
65 to 74 Years680 (9.9%)453 (5.2%)
75 Years and over449 (11.2%)755 (11.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Knoxville: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years64 (0.5%)70 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years241 (0.7%)527 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years2,721 (8.7%)3,474 (10.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,373 (19.9%)1,720 (19.8%)
75 Years and over901 (22.5%)2,546 (38.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Knoxville: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years213 (1.7%)147 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years227 (0.7%)391 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years692 (2.2%)1,116 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years604 (8.8%)477 (5.5%)
75 Years and over434 (10.8%)645 (9.7%)

Technology Access in Knoxville

Computing Device Access in Knoxville

Computing Device Access in Knoxville
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop60,41371.8%
Smartphone73,81587.7%
Tablet48,17057.2%
No Computing Device6,1027.2%
Total84,195100.0%

Internet Access in Knoxville

Internet Access in Knoxville
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet610.1%
Broadband Home57,63368.4%
Cellular Data Only10,07712.0%
Satellite Internet2,6203.1%
No Internet15,06517.9%
Total84,195100.0%

Knoxville Summary

Knoxville, Tennessee is a city located in the eastern part of the state, in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. It is the third-largest city in the state, with a population of 187,000 people as of 2019. The city is the county seat of Knox County, and is the principal city of the Knoxville Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had an estimated population of 853,000 people in 2019.

History

Knoxville was founded in 1786 by James White, a Revolutionary War veteran and surveyor. The city was named after Henry Knox, a general in the Continental Army. Knoxville quickly grew to become an important regional center for trade and commerce, and was the first capital of Tennessee. During the Civil War, Knoxville was the site of a major battle in 1863, and the city was occupied by Union forces for the remainder of the war.
In the late 19th century, Knoxville became a major industrial center, with the establishment of several factories and mills. The city was also home to the first public university in the state, the University of Tennessee, which was founded in 1794.

Geography

Knoxville is located in the Appalachian region of the United States, in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The city is situated along the Tennessee River, and is surrounded by several smaller rivers and streams. The city has a total area of 105 square miles, and is located at an elevation of 860 feet above sea level.

Climate

Knoxville has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 57°F, and the average annual precipitation is 48 inches.

Economy

Knoxville is a major economic center in the region, with a diverse economy that includes manufacturing, healthcare, education, and tourism. The city is home to several major corporations, including the Pilot Corporation, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and the Regal Entertainment Group.
The city is also home to the University of Tennessee, which is the state’s flagship university and one of the largest employers in the city. The university has an annual economic impact of over $2 billion.

Demographics

As of 2019, the population of Knoxville was 187,000 people, with a population density of 1,788 people per square mile. The median age of the population is 35.7 years, and the median household income is $45,000. The city is majority white (63.3%), with a significant African American population (27.2%). Other racial groups include Asian (3.2%), Hispanic (2.7%), and Native American (0.7%).
Knoxville is a diverse and vibrant city, with a rich history and a bright future. The city is home to a variety of industries, and is a major educational and cultural center in the region. With its diverse population and strong economy, Knoxville is an attractive destination for businesses and residents alike.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Knoxville?
Total Population of Knoxville is 191,857.
What is the Total Male Population of Knoxville?
Total Male Population of Knoxville is 93,069.
What is the Total Female Population of Knoxville?
Total Female Population of Knoxville is 98,788.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Knoxville?
There are 94.21 Males per 100 Females in Knoxville.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Knoxville?
There are 106.14 Females per 100 Males in Knoxville.
What is the Median Population Age in Knoxville?
Median Population Age in Knoxville is 33.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Knoxville
Average Family Size in Knoxville is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Knoxville
Average Household Size in Knoxville is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Knoxville?
Per Capita income in Knoxville is $31,983.
What is the Median Family Income in Knoxville?
Median Family Income in Knoxville is $67,233.
What is the Median Household income in Knoxville?
Median Household Income in Knoxville is $48,309.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Knoxville?
Income or Wage Gap in Knoxville is 15.5%.
Women in Knoxville earn 84.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Knoxville?
Family Income Deficit in Knoxville is $10,526.
Families that are below poverty line in Knoxville earn $10,526 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Knoxville?
Inequality or Gini Index in Knoxville is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Knoxville?
There are 102,116 People in the Labor Forcein in Knoxville.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Knoxville?
63.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Knoxville.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Knoxville?
Unemployment Rate in Knoxville is 4.8%.