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
| White | 85.8% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| 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
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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.
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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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.