Living in Knoxville, TN

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2020-12-30

Knoxville, Tennessee Info Snack

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Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

186,173

Unemployment

5.4%

Poverty

24.3%

Median Home

$136,300

Median Income

$40,341

Median Rent

$845

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Knoxville SnackAbility

4
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

6/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

8.5

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

8.5

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Knoxville, TN Crime Report

9,466
Total Crimes

5,017.3
Total Crimes / 100k People

102.58%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Knoxville / 100k People	Tennessee / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	9,466	5,017.3	3,247.8	2,476.7

Violent Crime	1,259	667.3	595.2	366.7
Murder	22	11.7	7.3	5.0
Robbery	232	123.0	90.1	81.6
Aggravated Assault	859	455.3	456.7	250.2
Property Crime	8,207	4,350.0	2,652.6	2,109.9
Burglary	1,157	613.3	437.4	340.5
Larceny	6,067	3,215.7	1,934.4	1,549.5
Car Theft	983	521.0	280.9	219.9

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Knoxville, TN Cost Of Living

82
Knoxville's Overall Cost Of Living

0.8x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Knoxville	Tennessee	National Average
Overall	82	89	100

Services	85	93	100
Groceries	89	95	100
Health	92	89	100
Housing	70	80	100
Transportation	83	88	100
Utilities	93	96	100

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Rankings for Knoxville in Tennessee

Ranks #32 in Most Dangerous Cities In Tennessee

Ranks #46 in Worst Places To Live In Tennessee

Ranks #80 in Cheapest Places To Live In Tennessee

Map Of Knoxville, TN

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Population over time in Knoxville

Year	Population	% Change
2019	186,173	0.4%
2018	185,429	0.5%
2017	184,465	0.3%
2016	183,927	0.5%
2015	183,066	0.7%
2014	181,759	0.5%
2013	180,830	0.5%
2012	179,973	0.5%
2011	179,085	0.5%
2010	178,202	-

Race / Ethnicity in Knoxville

White

72.4% (134,799)

African American

16.9% (31,405)

American Indian

0.3% (521)

Asian

1.8% (3,300)

Hawaiian

0.1% (139)

Other

0.3% (605)

Two Or More

2.9% (5,448)

Hispanic

5.3% (9,956)

Race	Knoxville	TN	USA
White	72.4%	73.8%	60.7%
African American	16.9%	16.6%	12.3%
American Indian	0.3%	0.2%	0.7%
Asian	1.8%	1.7%	5.5%
Hawaiian	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.3%	0.2%	0.2%
Two Or More	2.9%	2.0%	2.4%
Hispanic	5.3%	5.4%	18.0%

Gender in Knoxville

Female

52.1% (96,996)

Male

47.9% (89,177)

Gender	Knoxville	TN	USA
Female	52.1%	51.2%	50.8%
Male	47.9%	48.8%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Knoxville for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

5.0% (9,308)

9-12th Grade

7.0% (13,032)

High School / GED

27.0% (50,266)

Some College

21.0% (39,096)

Associate's Degree

8.0% (14,893)

Bachelor's Degree

19.0% (35,372)

Master's Degree

9.0% (16,755)

Professional Degree

2.0% (3,723)

Doctorate Degree

2.0% (3,723)

Education	Knoxville	TN	USA
< 9th Grade	5.0%	5.0%	6.0%
9-12th Grade	7.0%	8.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	27.0%	32.0%	27.0%
Some College	21.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	8.0%	7.0%	8.0%
Bachelor's Degree	19.0%	17.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	9.0%	7.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	2.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	2.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Knoxville, Tennessee

Less than $10,000

10.9% (2,034,736)

$10,000 to $14,999

6.8% (1,269,037)

$15,000 to $24,999

14.1% (2,633,039)

$25,000 to $34,999

12.5% (2,335,267)

$35,000 to $49,999

14.8% (2,747,319)

$50,000 to $74,999

17.2% (3,195,932)

$75,000 to $99,999

9.6% (1,792,840)

$100,000 to $149,999

8.3% (1,538,526)

$150,000 to $199,999

2.7% (498,509)

$200,000 or more

3.1% (572,090)

Income	Knoxville	TN	USA
Less than $10,000	10.9%	6.9%	6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	6.8%	5.2%	4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	14.1%	10.6%	8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	12.5%	10.4%	8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	14.8%	14.0%	12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	17.2%	18.3%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	9.6%	12.4%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	8.3%	12.8%	15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	2.7%	4.7%	6.8%
$200,000 or more	3.1%	4.8%	7.7%