Knox County, Tennessee
County
Overview
- County Name
- Knox County
- State
- Tennessee
- FIPS Code
- 47093
- State FIPS
- 47
- County FIPS
- 093
Geography
- Land Area
- 508.33 sq mi
- Water Area
- 17.58 sq mi
- Total Area
- 525.91 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.992726
- Longitude
- -83.937721
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 475,480
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 374,895
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 454,158 | 95.5% |
| Hispanic | 21,318 | 4.5% |
| White | 392,158 | 82.5% |
| Black | 38,336 | 8.1% |
| Asian | 7,949 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 331 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 353 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1,584 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 363,444 | 96.9% |
| Hispanic | 11,454 | 3.1% |
| White | 318,783 | 85.0% |
| Black | 32,791 | 8.7% |
| Asian | 7,790 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3,065 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 274 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1,094 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 494,148
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $82,081
- Poverty Rate
- 11.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 58,683
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 395,602 | 80.1% |
| Black | 39,839 | 8.1% |
| Asian | 11,422 | 2.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 286,885
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 61,699 | 21.5% |
| Republican | 99,460 | 34.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 125,726 | 43.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 131,955 | 46.0% |
| Female | 154,623 | 53.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 238,159 | 83.0% |
| Hispanic | 7,204 | 2.5% |
| Black | 14,178 | 4.9% |
| Asian | 3,813 | 1.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 127,261
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 44.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 109,366 | 45.9% |
| Hispanic | 2,414 | 33.5% |
| Black | 4,563 | 32.2% |
| Asian | 1,112 | 29.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 59,993 | 45.5% |
| Female | 67,073 | 43.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 67,691 (20.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 135,934 (41.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 218,661
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $339,402
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,360
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 14.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.