Knox County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47093 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 494,148 | — | #148 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $74,222 | -1.2% | #891 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.4 years | -3.9% | #2,693 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $320,900 | +13.8% | #530 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,261 | +8.4% | #464 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.2% | -3.2% | #1,323 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Knox County has a population of 494,148, making it the #148 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.4 years, which is 3.9% below the national median.
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The median household income in Knox County is $74,222, ranking #891 out of 3,222 counties — 1.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.2% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.
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The median home value in Knox County is $320,900 (+13.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,261/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.2%.
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91.7% of residents in Knox County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.0% above the national rate.
About Knox County, Tennessee
Knox County, Tennessee has a total population of 494,148, making it the 148th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Knox County is 37.4 years, which is 3.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Knox County is $74,222, which ranks #891 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.
The median home value in Knox County is $320,900, 13.8% above the national median. Renters in Knox County pay a median gross rent of $1,261 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Knox County, 41.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 21.6% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.6 min.
Knox County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 79.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (8.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.3%).
All data for Knox County, Tennessee comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.