Knoxville Population
Knoxville is a city in U.S state of eastern Tennessee, located on on the Tennessee River. Knoxville population in 2023 is estimated to be 194,507, covers city area of 104.25 sq mi (270.01 sq km), ranks third largest city in Tennessee State and one-hundred-thirty-fifth populous city in the United States. Knoxville ranks thirty-fifth most dangerous cities in Tennessee in 2022.
Below is the Knoxville population by year:
Year | Population | Change % |
---|---|---|
2010 | 178,432 | |
2011 | 180,084 | 0.93 |
2012 | 181,270 | 0.66 |
2013 | 182,177 | 0.50 |
2014 | 183,031 | 0.47 |
2015 | 184,334 | 0.71 |
2016 | 185,193 | 0.47 |
2017 | 186,973 | 0.96 |
2018 | 187,500 | 0.28 |
2019 | 187,603 | 0.05 |
2020 | 190,740 | 1.67 |
2021 * | 192,657 | 1.005 |
2022 * | 194,145 | 0.78 |
2023 * | 194,507 | 0.19 |
Year | Knoxville Population |
1950 | 148,685 |
1955 | 158,114 |
1960 | 170,747 |
1965 | 180,073 |
1970 | 189,107 |
1975 | 225,962 |
1980 | 276,228 |
1985 | 292,942 |
1990 | 302,936 |
1995 | 348,995 |
2000 | 409,800 |
2005 | 474,035 |
2010 | 546,836 |
2011 | 562,691 |
2015 | 630,843 |
2020* | 724,343 |
2025* | 796,337 |
2035* | 880,858 |
Knoxville Population by Age
According to 2019 US population estimates, Total Knoxville population is 187,610, out of these 87,684 are male, 99,926 are female, The sex ratio of Knoxville is 88. The median age of the Knoxville population is 34.2, Knoxville population by age are, under 18 years is 32,811, 16 years and over is 158,056, 18 years and over is 154,799, 21 years and over is 141,178, 65 years and over is 33,980. 46.7% are male, 53.3% are female, Population of Knoxville by age percent is, 17.5% are under 18 years old, 84.2% are 16 years and over, 82.5% are 18 years and over, 75.3% are 21 years and over, 15.2% are 65 years and over. There are total 93,470 housing units, The voting population of Knoxville are 149,826, out of these 68,846 are male voters, 80,980 are female voters, 46.0% are male, 54.0% are female. Knoxville population in 2022 is estimated to be 194,145, and in 2021 is estimated to be 192,657.
Age Group | Population | Percent |
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0 -5 | 9,050 | 4.8% |
5 - 9 | 9,246 | 4.9% |
10 - 14 | 8,627 | 4.6% |
15 - 19 | 13,805 | 7.4% |
20 - 24 | 23,205 | 12.4% |
25 - 34 | 31,590 | 16.8% |
35 - 44 | 22,881 | 12.2% |
45 - 54 | 20,362 | 10.9% |
55 - 59 | 10,057 | 5.4% |
60 - 64 | 10,289 | 5.5% |
65 - 74 | 16,342 | 8.7% |
75 - 84 | 7,673 | 4.1% |
85 and over | 4,483 | 2.4% |
Knoxville Population by Race
White Population
White population in Knoxville, Tennessee are 145,784, percentage wise 77.7 percent are whites.
Black Population
Black population in Knoxville, Tennessee are 28,611, percentage wise 15.3 percent are blacks. African American refers to black population in Knoxville, They are Black racial groups of Africa, includes Sub-Saharan African people, Kenyan, Nigerian, Caribbean such as Haitian and Jamaican.
Asian Population
Asian population in Knoxville are 2,944, percentage wise 1.6 percent are asians, out of these are Asian Indians, are Chinese, are Filipinos, are Japanese, are Korean, are Vietnamese and are other Asian nationals.
Hispanic Population
Hispanic population in Knoxville, Tennessee are 8,008. Percentage wise 4.3 percent are hispanics, out of these 3,336 are Mexican people, 559 are Puerto Ricans, 120 are Cubans, and 3,993 are other Hispanic or Latinos.
Population by Race | 187,610 | Percent |
---|---|---|
White | 145,784 | 77.7% |
Black or African American | 28,611 | 15.3% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,639 | 0.9% |
Asian Population | 2,944 | 1.6% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 8,008 | 4.3% |
Mexican | 3,336 | 1.8% |
Puerto Rican | 559 | 0.3% |
Cuban | 120 | 0.1% |
Other Hispanic or Latino | 3,993 |
Nativity by Place of Birth
According to 2019 estimates, Knoxville native population is 177,564, out of these 108,751 born in the Tennessee state and 67,144 born in other state in the United States. Foreign born or Population born outside the US are 10,046, out of these 4,790 are Naturalized US citizen, 1,633 are in Europe, 1,783 in Asia, 242 in Africa, 1,132 in Latin America and 0 in Northern America. Non-US Citizens, Total Foreigners living in Knoxville are 5,256, out of these 187 are from Europe, 1,681 are from Asia, 695 from Africa, 2,636 are from Latin America and 57 are from Northern America.
Nativity by Place of Birth | Population |
---|---|
Native | 177,564 |
Born in state of residence | 108,751 |
Born in other state in the United States | 67,144 |
Northeast | 9,184 |
Midwest | 15,459 |
South | 35,277 |
West | 7,224 |
Born outside the United States | 1,669 |
Puerto Rico | 81 |
U.S. Island Areas | 38 |
Born abroad of American parent(s) | 1,550 |
Foreign born | |
Born outside of United States | 10,046 |
Naturalized U.S. citizen | 4,790 |
Europe | 1,633 |
Asia | 1,783 |
Africa | 242 |
Oceania | 0 |
Latin America | 1,132 |
Northern America | 0 |
Foreigner | |
Not a U.S. citizen | 5,256 |
Europe | 187 |
Asia | 1,681 |
Africa | 695 |
Oceania | 0 |
Latin America | 2,636 |
Northern America | 57 |
Knoxville Housing
According to 2019 census estimates, Total number of houses in Knoxville, Tennessee are 93,470, Occupied housing units are 83,492, Rental vacancy rate is 5. Percentage of occupancy is 89, 40.55% of houses are owner occupied and 48.77% of houses are renter occupied in Knoxville. There are 52.79 percent of one-unit detached, 5.07 percent of one-units attached, 1.98 percent of two-unit houses, 4.25 percent of three or four unit homes. 2.01 percent are residing in mobile homes. Average household size of owner occupied is 2 and average household size of renter occupied is 2. 36.05 percent are available with one vehicle, 30.01 percent are available with two vehicles, 12.96 percent are available with three or more vehicles and 10.30 percent are no vehicles available.
Housing | Units |
---|---|
Total housing units | 93,470 |
Occupied housing units | 83,492 |
Occupied housing units percent | 89 |
Rental vacancy rate | 5 |
Structure Type | Units |
1-unit, detached | 49,344 |
1-unit attached | 4,740 |
2 units | 1,853 |
3 or 4 units | 3,977 |
Mobile home | 1,875 |
Boat, RV, van, etc. | 0 |
Owner-occupied | 37,904 |
Renter-occupied | 45,588 |
Average household size of owner-occupied unit | 2 |
Average household size of renter-occupied unit | 2 |
Knoxville Housing Market
The median value of housing unit in Knoxville, Tennessee is $155,400, According to 2019 estimated US census of housing market, 2.27 percent of houses are less than $50,000, 6.39 percent are between $50,000 to $100,000, 10.12 percent are between $100,000 to $150,000, 9.80 percent are between $150,000 to $200,000, 6.56 percent are between $200,000 to $300,000, 3.69 percent are between $300,000 to $500,000, 1.51 percent are between $500,000 to one million, 0.20 percent are over one million and above.
Housing unit value | Units |
---|---|
Less than $50,000 | 2,121 |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 5,976 |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 9,461 |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 9,158 |
$200,000 to $299,999 | 6,135 |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 3,447 |
$500,000 to $999,999 | 1,416 |
$1,000,000 or more | 190 |
Median (dollars) | 155,400 |
Knoxville Housing Mortgage
According to 2019 estimates of mortgage, The median monthly owner costs with mortgage is $1,126, 0.42 percent of homes pays less than $500 per month, 8.59 percent pay between $500 to $999, 10.90 percent pay between $1,000 to $1,499, 3.28 percent pay between $1,500 to $1,999, 1.43 percent pay between $2,000 to $2,499, 0.37 percent pay between $2,500 to $2,999, 0.97 percent pay between $3,000 or more.
The median monthly owner costs with out mortgage is $411, 1.61 percent of homes pay less than $250, 5.31 percent pays between $250 to $399, 4.59 percent pay between $400 to $599, 1.42 percent pays between $600 to $799, 0.90 percent pays between $800 to $999, and 0.46 percent pays between $1000 or more.
Monthly Owner costs with mortgage | Units |
---|---|
Less than $500 | 397 |
$500 to $999 | 8,031 |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 10,192 |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 3,066 |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 1,336 |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 350 |
$3,000 or more | 903 |
Median (dollars) | 1,126 |
Monthly Owner costs with out mortgage | Units |
Less than $250 | 1,505 |
$250 to $399 | 4,963 |
$400 to $599 | 4,294 |
$600 to $799 | 1,330 |
$800 to $999 | 844 |
$1,000 or more | 430 |
Median (dollars) | 411 |
Knoxville Rental
Total number of Knoxville rental homes or apartments are 45,588, occupied by Renter, The median value of Knoxville average rental rate is $871. 17.70 percent of homes are under $500, 47.73 percent of rental rates between $500 to $1000, 28.70 percent housing units are from $1000 to $2000, 1.39 percent are between $2000 to $3000, and 0.19 percent are above $3000.
Rental | Units |
---|---|
Less than $500 | 8,068 |
$500 to $999 | 21,757 |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 11,869 |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 1,216 |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 632 |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 0 |
$3,000 or more | 85 |
Median (dollars) | 871 |
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