Knoxville, TN People


Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.
Knoxville, TN is a bustling city with a population of 189,339 people and a population density of 1,927 people per square mile. The city boasts a thriving economy and numerous businesses, organizations, and events for residents to engage in. From local sporting events like the Knoxville Ice Bears hockey team at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum to outdoor activities like kayaking down the river through Volunteer Landing Marina and Rocky Top Outfitters, there is something for everyone. Local businesses range from homegrown restaurants to larger corporations like Regal Entertainment Group. Additionally, several nonprofits such as the YMCA of East Tennessee call Knoxville home. With all these offerings, it's no wonder why so many are drawn to this vibrant Tennessee city!

The population in Knoxville is 189,339. There are 1,918 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Knoxville is 33.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Knoxville is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Knoxville
- 36.7% are married
- 14.5% are divorced
- 24.4% are married with children
- 22.6% have children, but are single
Race in Knoxville

- 71.5% are White
- 17.3% are Black
- 2.1% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.4% claim Other
- 5.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.8% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleKnoxville, TennesseeUnited States
  189,339.0329,725,481.0
  51.7%50.5%
  48.3%49.5%
  33.538.4
 
  187,487.0326,569,308.0
  178,269.0309,327,143.0
  173,890.0285,036,114.0
  165,121.0251,960,433.0
  9.4%15.6%
  15.2%30.8%
 
  1918.193.4
  98.7133531905.423
  5.53264836.791
 
  72.1%59.4%
  16.3%12.2%
  1.7%5.6%
  0.1%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  0.4%0.4%
  3.8%3.2%
  5.7%18.4%
 
  36.7%49.8%
  34.5%48.0%
  2.2%1.8%
  63.3%50.2%
  43.4%33.8%
  13.8%10.8%
  6.1%5.6%
 
  2.192.6
  82,586.0124,010,992.0
  39,549.080,755,759.0
  25.1%30.5%
  38.6%42.9%
  43,037.043,255,233.0
  23.9%15.8%
  12.5%10.8%
Reviews for Knoxville
    See all ()

What’s not to like? Friendly folks, mountains, rivers, lakes, streams, trees, amazing southern cuisine. Minimal traffic, solid museums, kid friendly everything, great  More

   |    Reply

I lived in Knoxville for 3 years and still go there to see a doctor of mine until my treatment is over. You could not pay me to return to Knoxville now that I foster  More

   |    Reply

Over 3 years ago

This is my second residence in Knoxville and I'm loving my return after a 30 year absence. I love the city and county and the atmosphere surrounding them. What's not to  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Knoxville

Voting
Compare Knoxville, TN
cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in Knoxville, Tennessee to any other city in the US.