Knox County, Tennessee

Total Population: 487,401

County Seat: Knoxville

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Median Home Value

$279,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$71,662

Across all households

Median Age

37.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

40.2%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)79.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)8.0%
Hispanic or Latino6.1%
Two or More Races3.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.2%
Other Race0.5%

Under 18 Years

21.1%

65 Years and Over

16.1%

Male

49.0%

Female

51.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

96.1%

No Health Insurance

8.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

92.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

40.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

10.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$71,662

Mean Household Income

$101,286

Per Capita Income

$41,957

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

78.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

9.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$279,700

Median Rent

$1,180/mo

Total Housing Units

214,606

Owner-Occupied

64.9%

Renter-Occupied

35.1%

Vacancy Rate

8.1%

Married Couple Households

46.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.8%

Female Householder, No Partner

28.3%

Average Household Size

2.41

Broadband Internet Access

88.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

12.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 47093.