Knoxville, TN
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE: Demographic and Financial Snapshot
(Last updated on 1.6.21)
AGE IN KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE
Age Range | Population | Percent |
20 to 24 years | 25,560 | 13.8% |
25 to 29 years | 16,449 | 8.9% |
30 to 34 years | 13,420 | 7.2% |
35 to 39 years | 11,374 | 6.1% |
40 to 44 years | 10,160 | 5.5% |
45 to 49 years | 9,953 | 5.4% |
50 to 54 years | 11,171 | 6.0% |
55 to 59 years | 9,968 | 5.4% |
60 to 64 years | 9,499 | 5.1% |
65 to 69 years | 8,102 | 4.4% |
70 to 74 years | 6,004 | 3.2% |
75 to 79 years | 3,757 | 2.0% |
80 to 84 years | 3,123 | 1.7% |
85+ years | 3,571 | 1.9% |
The median age in Knoxville is 32.6 years
Source: US Census Data; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Age
ETHNICITY IN KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
White | 139,537 | 75.3% |
Black or African American | 32,538 | 17.5% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 871 | 0.5% |
Asian | 3,368 | 1.8% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 151 | 0.1% |
Other | 3,411 | 1.8% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Race
EDUCATION IN KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE
Education Level | Population | Percent |
Less than 9th grade | 4,200 | 3.6% |
9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 9,586 | 8.2% |
High school graduate (includes GED) | 33,120 | 28.4% |
Some college, no degree | 24,588 | 21.1% |
Associate’s degree | 8,868 | 7.6% |
Bachelor’s degree | 21,930 | 18.8% |
Graduate or professional degree | 14,259 | 12.2% |
High school graduate or higher | 102,765 | 88.2% |
Bachelor’s degree or higher | 36,189 | 31.0% |
Less than Bachelor’s degree | 80,362 | 69.0% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Education (population 25+ years)
HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE
Annual Household Income | Percent |
Less than $10,000 | 11.8% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 7.5% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 14.5% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 13.4% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 14.5% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 16.7% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 9.1% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 7.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 2.7% |
$200,000 or more | 2.7% |
Median household income: $37,703
Mean household income: $56,382
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Household Income
HOUSEHOLD INCOME BY EDUCATION IN KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE
Education Level | Average Income |
Less than high school graduate | $17,145 |
High school graduate (includes GED) | $23,515 |
Some college or Associate’s degree | $30,150 |
Bachelor’s degree | $40,209 |
Graduate or professional degree | $51,570 |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Median earnings in past 12 months by education (population 25+ years with earnings)
MARITAL STATUS IN KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE
Population | Percent | |
Population 15+ years | 156,851 | NA |
Never married | 69,612 | 44.4% |
Now married (except separated) | 49,929 | 31.8% |
Separated | 5,219 | 3.3% |
Widowed | 8,495 | 5.4% |
Divorced | 23,596 | 15.0% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Marital Status for population 15 years and over
POVERTY STATUS IN KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE
Population | Percent | |
Living beneath poverty line | 46,539 | 26.2% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Poverty Rate
HOUSING IN KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE
Owner-occupied housing units | 36,379 |
Renter-occupied housing units | 43,200 |
Single-family detached units | 48,118 |
Homeownership rate | 45.7% |
Vacancy rate | 11.5% |
Renters rate | 54.3% |
Average housing value | $172,479 |
Average monthly owner cost (with mortgage) | $798 |
Average rent | $691 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Housing Characteristics
SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS IN KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE
Average income | $56,382 |
Average household size | 2.22 |
Percent population 16 years and over in labor force | 63.7% |
Percent disabled | 14.7% |
Percent with health coverage | 89.1% |
Average travel time to work (in minutes) | 20.2 |
Percent workers using public transportation | 1.7% |
Percent veterans | 6.7% |
Percent foreign born | 6.1% |
Percent speaking Spanish at home | 1.8% |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Socioeconomic Characteristics
CONSUMER SPENDING IN KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE
Total consumer expenditures per household | $52,047.19 |
Alcoholic beverages | $393.99 |
Alcoholic beverages consumed at home | $231.22 |
Beer consumed away from home | $71.75 |
Wine consumed away from home | $32.98 |
Apparel & services | $1,517.80 |
Men’s apparel | $294.62 |
Women’s apparel | $502.86 |
Children’s apparel | $230.54 |
Boys’ apparel | $78.19 |
Girls’ apparel | $86.56 |
Footwear | $348.27 |
Dining out (food away from home) | $2,611.64 |
Dining out – Breakfast | $266.09 |
Dining out – Lunch | $814.51 |
Dining out – Dinner | $1,205.75 |
Education | $1,076.50 |
Entertainment / recreation | $2,246.54 |
Club membership fees | $150.87 |
Dating services | $0.62 |
Pet food | $186.34 |
Pet services | $42.23 |
Food consumed at home | $3,692.56 |
Bakery products consumed at home | $484.99 |
Dairy products consumed at home | $378.17 |
Fruits and vegetables consumed at home | $709.30 |
Meat, poultry, fish, eggs consumed at home | $819.15 |
Nonalcoholic beverages consumed at home | $369.70 |
Snacks / other food products consumed at home | $1,300.94 |
Health care | $4,144.80 |
Medical services | $751.06 |
Nonprescription drugs | $102.95 |
Household Services | $1,395.94 |
Care for the elderly and handicapped | $54.64 |
Lawn and garden services | $292.78 |
Housekeeping services | $108.35 |
PC repair | $4.88 |
Housing | $16,398.22 |
Home improvements | $1,615.17 |
Utilities, fuel, and public services | $3,519.78 |
Phone services | $1,278.43 |
Water | $498.38 |
Life and other insurance | $301.12 |
Pensions and social security | $5,367.89 |
Personal care products and services | $623.29 |
Hair care products | $75.70 |
Personal care products | $261.44 |
Local transportation | $6,166.07 |
Gasoline | $1,616.47 |
Vehicle maintenance and repair | $843.08 |
Travel | $1,451.42 |
Airline fares | $348.72 |
Auto / truck rental on trips | $17.24 |
Lodging on trips | $394.26 |
Food and drink on trips | $353.90 |
Entertainment on trips | $123.95 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Consumer Spending (Consumer expenditures per household)
DEBT IN KNOX COUNTY (home to KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE)
% with any debt in collections | 34% |
Average debt in collections | $1,837 |
% with medical debt in collections | 24% |
Average medical debt in collections | $987 |
% with student loan debt | 16% |
Average student loan debt | $19,928 |
Average monthly student loan payment | $178 |
% with auto debt | 31% |
Source: Urban Institute; https://apps.urban.org/features/debt-interactive-map/
Survey/Program: Data from credit bureau data (2018) + the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2017)
Data Point: Consumer Debt
UNEMPLOYMENT IN KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE
Year | Population | Percent |
January 2019 | 3,290 | 3.4% |
February 2019 | 2,974 | 3.1% |
March 2019 | 3,138 | 3.2% |
April 2019 | 2,591 | 2.7% |
May 2019 | 2,902 | 3.0% |
June 2019 | 3,821 | 3.9% |
July 2019 | 3,806 | 3.8% |
August 2019 | 3,178 | 3.3% |
September 2019 | 2,857 | 2.9% |
October 2019 | 2,802 | 2.8% |
November 2019 | 2,773 | 2.8% |
December 2019 | 2,706 | 2.8% |
January 2020 | 3,180 | 3.3% |
February 2020 | 3,315 | 3.4% |
March 2020 | 2,853 | 2.9% |
April 2020 | 13,896 | 14.7% |
May 2020 | 9,476 | 9.8% |
June 2020 | 8,948 | 9.4% |
July 2020 | 9,043 | 9.6% |
August 2020 | 8,216 | 8.2% |
September 2020 | 5,833 | 5.9% |
October 2020 | 6,596 | 6.7% |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics; https://www.bls.gov/lau/data.htm
Survey/Program: Local Area Employment Statistics
Data Point: Unemployment totals (not seasonally adjusted)
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