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Population Review

Census ACS · #61 MSA

Knoxville Metro Area

The Knoxville, Tn Metropolitan Statistical Area has 919,553 residents. The median household income is $69,734 and the median home value is $255,300.

919,553

Population

263

People / sq mi

$69,734

Median Income

$255,300

Median Home Value

The Knoxville CBSA covers 3,501 sq mi of land at 262.7 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White85.8%
Black or African American5.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.2%

Economy & Income

$69,734

Median Household Income

$39,184

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Knoxville metro's price level is 92.6 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 7.4% lower the US average. The local median income of $69,734 has the buying power of $75,332 in average-priced US metros.

92.6

Price Level (US = 100)

$75,332

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$69,734

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$255,300

Median Home Value

$1,080

Median Rent

70.2%

Homeownership

Education

90.5%

High School+

31.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.3%

Drive Alone

11.6%

Work From Home

24.4 min

Avg Commute

35.1%

Foreign Born

Knoxville spans this state

Nearby metros

Largest cities in Tennessee

Largest counties in Tennessee

Part of Tennessee

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Metro areas in Tennessee

Metro rankings

Frequently Asked Questions

The Knoxville, Tn Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 919,553 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #61 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Knoxville metro area is $69,734, with a per capita income of $39,184.

The Knoxville, Tn CBSA spans the state of Tennessee.

Data for the Knoxville, Tn CBSA (28940) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.