South Knoxville, TN

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in South Knoxville

Neighborhood

Knox, TN

Island Home Park / Whites Village

Lake Forest / Moore Road

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · © OpenStreetMap contributors·Sources

Demographics of South Knoxville

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

41.3%

Households with Children

22.4%

School Enrollment K-12

234

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.6%
School Age (5-17): 11.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 33.1%
Working Age (35-54): 19.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 18.5%
Seniors (65+): 11.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 9.1%
High School / GED: 31.8%
Some College or Associate's: 17.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 41.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 12.3%
Single Parents: 10.1%
Couples & Adults: 23.6%
Living Alone: 54.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 78.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
Asian: 4.2%
Black or African American: 9.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 2.5%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 23.6%
Central American: 60.7%
South American: 9.9%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 30.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.3%
Other White: 69.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 43.6%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 56.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 59.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 31.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 6.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 89.5%
Spanish: 7.0%
European & Indo-European: 2.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.9%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.0%
Elementary (1-4): 3.7%
Middle School (5-8): 2.9%
High School (9-12): 4.9%
College / Graduate: 8.2%
Not Enrolled: 79.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources