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Covington, KY vs Knoxville, TN

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- Knoxville is 0% more densely populated than Covington.
- People are 1.9% more likely to be married in Knoxville.
- The Median Age is 3.4 years younger in Knoxville.
 Covington, KYKnoxville, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock189,339329,725,481
 Female Population48.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock33.538.4
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 Population - 201040,477  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock173,890285,036,114
 Population - 199043,264  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock9.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-6.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,918.193.4
 Land Area13.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock5.5264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Covington, KYKnoxville, TNUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock9.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3418.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Covington, KYKnoxville, TNUnited States
 White75.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock16.3%12.2%
 Asian1.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock5.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Covington, KYKnoxville, TNUnited States
 Married Population36.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock34.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock63.3%50.2%
 Never Married42.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.8%10.8%
 Widowed6.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.192.60
 Households18,040  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock39,54980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children21.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock38.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households8,932  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock23.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children14.8%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Covington    8 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Covington is an amazing city with beautiful old homes, a rich history and just minutes away from Cincinnati Ohio and all the culture and wonderful events there. The  More

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Over 14 years ago

I grew in Covington an it used to be a great place to live but not anymoore , the crime rate is ridicoulis an herouin has taken the town over, downtown used to be  More

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Covington, Kentucky is a great place to live and work. Depending on what you do for work, Covington is a vibrant exciting city that sits directly on the Ohio River,  More

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Reviews for Knoxville    122 Reviews

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

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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

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Over 5 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

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