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Population Review

Knox County, TN — Population & Demographics

Knox County, TN has a population of 487,401. The median household income is $71,662 and the median age is 37.3.

487,401

Population

$71,662

Median Income

$279,700

Median Home Value

37.3

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White81.2%
Black or African American8.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$71,662

Median Household Income

$41,957

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment

Housing

$279,700

Median Home Value

$1,180

Median Rent

64.9%

Homeownership

Education

92.3%

High School+

40.2%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Knox County, TN has a population of 487,401 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Knox County, TN is $71,662.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.