Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN

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2022 Population

133,694

26.7% 1-year decline

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

31.6

5.67% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

24.9%

13.8% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$44,843

1.63% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$174,900

11.4% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

60,918

28.9% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN had a population of 134k people with a median age of 31.6 and a median household income of $44,843. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN declined from 182,403 to 133,694, a −26.7% decrease and its median household income grew from $44,123 to $44,843, a 1.63% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (69.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (18.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.19%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.28%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.69%).

7.03% of the households in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.1% of the residents in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN are The University of Tennessee-Knoxville (8,049 degrees awarded in 2022) and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville (613 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN was $174,900, and the homeownership rate was 44.1%.

Most people in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21 minutes. The average car ownership in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN was 2 cars per household.

Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN borders Knox County (Southwest) PUMA, TN, Knox County (Northwest) PUMA, TN, and Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN.

United States Tennessee

Population & Diversity

Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN is home to a population of 134k people, from which 96.1% are citizens. As of 2022, 5.28% of Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN residents were born outside of the country (7.06k people).

In 2022, there were 3.74 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (92.7k people) in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.61k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN are Spanish (4,909 households), Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa (821 households), and Arabic (809 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

64,256

Women

50.6%

62,668

Men

49.4%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 126,924 inhabitants, with 49.4% men, and 50.6% women.

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Citizenship

96.1%

2022 Citizenship

96.1%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 96.1% of Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN was 96.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
92.7k ± 2.36k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
24.8k ± 1.26k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.61k ± 796

5.87%

Hispanic Population

7.85k people

5.87% of the people in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN are hispanic (7.85k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,211 ± 850 people
Guatemala
847 ± 712 people
Iraq
452 ± 521 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN was Mexico, the natal country of 1,211 Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN residents, followed by Guatemala with 847 and Iraq with 452.

Foreign-Born Population

5.28%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

7.06k people

5.82%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

10.6k people

As of 2022, 5.28% of Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN residents (7.06k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN was 5.82%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,909 households (3.86%)
Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa
821 households (0.645%)
Arabic
809 households (0.635%)

7.03% of the households in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN was Spanish. 3.86% of the households in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,033 ± 318
Gulf War (2001-)
1,353 ± 287
Gulf War (1990s)
930 ± 252

Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.5 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN employs 60.9k people. The largest industries in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN are Restaurants & Food Services (6,233 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,835 people), and Construction (3,343 people), and the highest paying industries are Business, professional, political, & similar organizations ($186,704), Air transportation ($181,881), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($161,351).

Males in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,130. The income inequality in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

42,631

Women

49.8%

42,929

Men

50.2%

The workforce of Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN in 2020 was 85,560 people, with 49.8% woman, and 50.2% men.

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Occupations

60.9k

2022 Value

−28.9%

1 Year decline

± −28.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN declined at a rate of −28.9%, from 85.6k employees to 60.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN, are Waiters & waitresses (2,058 people), Cashiers (1,654 people), and Retail salespersons (1,617 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Tennessee (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

60.9k

2022 Value

−28.9%

1 Year decline

± −28.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN declined at a rate of −28.9%, from 85.6k employees to 60.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN, are Restaurants & Food Services (6,233 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,835 people), and Construction (3,343 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN, though some of these residents may live in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,337

Median earning men ± $1,769

$29,226

Median earning women ± $1,189

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($56,131), Information ($52,917), and Manufacturing ($47,561).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($51,875), Wholesale Trade ($46,607), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,016).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

3.15%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.29M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 3.15% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Tennessee.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 60.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.978%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN. Showing the available data for Tennessee.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.978%)
Independent Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 60.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.978%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Tennessee

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Tennessee have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN awarded 8,662 degrees. The student population of Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 16,012 male students and 18,950 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN are White (6,795 and 81%), followed by Black or African American (490 and 5.84%), Hispanic or Latino (416 and 4.96%), and Two or More Races (300 and 3.58%).

The largest universities in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN by number of degrees awarded are The University of Tennessee-Knoxville (8,049 and 92.9%) and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville (613 and 7.08%).

The most popular majors in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN are Other Research & Experimental Psychology (403 and 4.65%), Logistics, Materials, & Supply Chain Management (396 and 4.57%), and Social Work (336 and 3.88%).

The median tuition cost in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN for a public four year colleges is $11,332 for in-state students and $29,522 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 68.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 27.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 34,962 (45.8% men and 54.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 34,962 students enrolled in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN, 45.8% men and 54.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 26,875 records, of which 55% were women and 45% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
259 degrees awarded
Other Research & Experimental Psychology
378 degrees awarded
Logistics, Materials, & Supply Chain Management
367 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN was General Biological Sciences with 259 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
8,049 degrees awarded
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville
613 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was The University of Tennessee-Knoxville with 8,049 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 3,933 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN, which is 0.832 times less than the 4,729 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 6,795 degrees mean that there were 13.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 490 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($11,332) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,912) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,598) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.624% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.576% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (29.2k), Some college (27.7k), and Bachelors Degree (18.8k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN was $174,900 in 2022, which is 0.62 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $157,000 to $174,900, a 11.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN is 44.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN have an average commute time of 21 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN is $44,843. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN was Williamson County--Brentwood & Franklin cities, Nolensville town (west) PUMA, TN with a value of $127,269, followed by Williamson County--Thompson Station town & Fairview city PUMA, TN and Shelby County (Southeast)--Collierville town & Germantown city PUMA, TN, with respective values of $123,165 and $116,819.

Housing

Property

$174,900

Median Property Value 2022

±$6,683

$25,118

Median Property Taxes

±$1,188

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

44.1%

Homeownership

2022

64.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 44.1% of the housing units in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 47.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN was Williamson County--Brentwood & Franklin cities, Nolensville town (west) PUMA, TN with a value of $127,269, followed by Williamson County--Thompson Station town & Fairview city PUMA, TN and Shelby County (Southeast)--Collierville town & Germantown city PUMA, TN, with respective values of $123,165 and $116,819.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$44,843

Median Household Income

± $1,863

57k

Number of Households

± 1,923

In 2022, the median household income of the 57k households in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN grew to $44,843 from the previous year's value of $44,123.

The following chart displays the households in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.45

2022 Wage GINI in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN

0.477

2021 Wage GINI in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN

In 2022, the income inequality in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 5.67% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (74.1%)
Carpooled (9.09%)
Worked At Home (9.07%)

In 2022, 74.1% of workers in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.09%) and those who worked at home (9.07%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN have a shorter commute time (21 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.28% of the workforce in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

24.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN (31.3k out of 126k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.9% of the population of Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN has health coverage, with 45.1% on employee plans, 20.5% on Medicaid, 10.2% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 1.29% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see 1403 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.143% increase from the previous year (1401 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1793 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 560 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,403 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tennessee

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see an average of 1,403 patients per year. This represents a 0.143% increase from the previous year (1,401 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Tennessee in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.1% under 18 years, 34.3% between 18 and 34 years, 32.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.1%

Uninsured

45.1%

Employer Coverage

20.5%

Medicaid

10.2%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

1.29%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN grew by 7.08% from 10.4% to 11.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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