Knox County, Tennessee
Knox County is home to 494,148 people. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Tennessee rate (13.8%). The median household income is $74,222.
Open the interactive county page · See it on the map
| Measure | Value | Tennessee | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 494,148 | 7,066,383 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $74,222 | $69,595 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 12.2% | 13.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 13.9% | 18.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 8.3% | 10.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.0% | 31.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $320,900 | $286,700 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,261 | $1,189 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 50.1% | 48.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 6.5% | 6.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 37.4 years | 38.9 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Anderson County
- Blount County
- Grainger County
- Jefferson County
- Loudon County
- Roane County
- Sevier County
- Union County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.