Knoxville, TN

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Knoxville

West View / West Knoxville

Marble City / Sutherland Heights

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

Demographics of Knoxville

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

34.5%

Households with Children

21.4%

School Enrollment K-12

16,305

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.0%
School Age (5-17): 12.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 34.4%
Working Age (35-54): 22.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.7%
Seniors (65+): 14.4%

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: 10.2%
High School / GED: 26.8%
Some College or Associate's: 28.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 34.6%

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: 11.3%
Single Parents: 10.1%
Couples & Adults: 24.2%
Living Alone: 54.5%

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: 70.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
Asian: 1.6%
Black or African American: 15.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
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: 41.7%
Puerto Rican: 9.0%
Cuban: 2.1%
Dominican: 1.0%
Central American: 30.4%
South American: 8.8%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 7.0%

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: 36.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.2%
Other White: 62.6%

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: 51.9%
Sub-Saharan African: 2.4%
Caribbean: 0.4%
Other Black: 45.3%

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: 57.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 34.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 5.1%

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: 90.7%
Spanish: 5.5%
European & Indo-European: 1.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.9%
Arabic: 0.8%
Other: 0.8%

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: 2.3%
Elementary (1-4): 4.0%
Middle School (5-8): 3.5%
High School (9-12): 4.4%
College / Graduate: 14.8%
Not Enrolled: 71.1%

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