Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN

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2023 Population

119,772

0.42% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

41.5

0.718% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

8.1%

8.51% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$75,436

6.84% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$243,100

10.5% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

56,524

7.24% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN had a population of 120k people with a median age of 41.5 and a median household income of $75,436. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN grew from 119,271 to 119,772, a 0.42% increase and its median household income grew from $70,609 to $75,436, a 6.84% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.95%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.56%), White (Hispanic) (1.65%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.4%).

4.78% of the households in Knox County (North, East & South) 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.

98.5% of the residents in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN are Johnson University (220473) (460 degrees awarded in 2022), Remington College-Knoxville (151 degrees), and Huntington University of Health Sciences (488068) (25 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN was $243,100, and the homeownership rate was 81.8%.

Most people in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN was 2 cars per household.

Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN borders Campbell, Claiborne & Scott Counties PUMA, TN, Hamblen, Jefferson & Grainger Counties--Morristown city PUMA, TN, Sevier & Cocke Counties--Sevierville city PUMA, TN, Knoxville city (Central) PUMA, TN, Knox County (Southwest) PUMA, TN, Knox County (Northwest) PUMA, TN, Blount County--Maryville & Alcoa cities PUMA, TN, and Anderson, Roane & Morgan Counties--Oak Ridge city PUMA, TN.

United States Tennessee

Population & Diversity

Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN is home to a population of 120k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.95% of Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN residents were born outside of the country (3.53k people).

In 2023, there were 29.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (106k people) in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.54k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.06k 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 Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN are Spanish (3,162 households), Gujarati (543 households), and Arabic (217 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

61,785

Women

50.4%

60,716

Men

49.6%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 122,501 inhabitants, with 49.6% men, and 50.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.5%

2023 Citizenship

99%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.5% of Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
106k ± 2.54k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.54k ± 757
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.06k ± 546

4.27%

Hispanic Population

5.11k people

4.27% of the people in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN are hispanic (5.11k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Iraq
739 ± 665 people
Mexico
636 ± 618 people
India
548 ± 573 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN was Iraq, the natal country of 739 Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN residents, followed by Mexico with 636 and India with 548.

Foreign-Born Population

2.95%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.53k people

2.44%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.91k people

As of 2023, 2.95% of Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN residents (3.53k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN was 2.44%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,162 households (2.8%)
Gujarati
543 households (0.48%)
Arabic
217 households (0.192%)

4.78% of the households in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN was Spanish. 2.8% of the households in Knox County (North, East & South) 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
2,826 ± 342
Gulf War (2001-)
1,389 ± 301
Gulf War (1990s)
1,257 ± 277

Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.03 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN employs 56.5k people. The largest industries in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN are Construction (4,239 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,493 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,262 people), and the highest paying industries are Nondepository credit & related activities ($120,828), Executive offices & legislative bodies ($104,975), and Real estate property managers, offices of real estate appraisers, and other activities related to real estate ($103,909).

Males in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,696. The income inequality in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.424, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

24,901

Women

49.2%

25,722

Men

50.8%

The workforce of Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN in 2020 was 50,623 people, with 49.2% woman, and 50.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN.

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Occupations

56.5k

2022 Value

7.24%

1 Year growth

± 7.24%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN grew at a rate of 7.24%, from 52.7k employees to 56.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN, are Registered nurses (2,197 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,751 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,554 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Knox County (North, East & South) 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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

56.5k

2022 Value

7.24%

1 Year growth

± 7.24%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN grew at a rate of 7.24%, from 52.7k employees to 56.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN, are Construction (4,239 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,493 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,262 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN, though some of these residents may live in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,415

Median earning men ± $2,590

$37,391

Median earning women ± $1,424

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($88,305), Public Administration ($74,534), and Wholesale Trade ($71,944).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($51,034), Public Administration ($50,071), and Manufacturing ($47,054).

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 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

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

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2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (34.5%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.703%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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 Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN awarded 636 degrees. The student population of Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 523 male students and 704 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN are White (407 and 65.4%), followed by Unknown (102 and 16.4%), Black or African American (80 and 12.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (16 and 2.57%).

The largest universities in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN by number of degrees awarded are Johnson University (220473) (460 and 72.3%), Remington College-Knoxville (151 and 23.7%), and Huntington University of Health Sciences (488068) (25 and 3.93%).

The most popular majors in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN are Biblical Studies (167 and 26.3%), Divinity & Ministry (49 and 7.7%), and Applied & Professional Ethics (36 and 5.66%).

The median tuition cost in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN for private four year colleges is $16,474.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 63.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 58.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,227 (42.6% men and 57.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 1,227 students enrolled in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN, 42.6% men and 57.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 801 records, of which 53.9% were women and 46.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Divinity & Ministry
38 degrees awarded
Operations Management & Supervision
23 degrees awarded
Biblical Studies
157 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN was Divinity & Ministry with 38 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Johnson University (220473)
460 degrees awarded
Remington College-Knoxville
151 degrees awarded
Huntington University of Health Sciences (488068)
25 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Johnson University (220473) with 460 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 271 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN, which is 0.742 times less than the 365 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 407 degrees mean that there were 3.99 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 102 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($16,474) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,890) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,559) 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, 0.692% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.528% 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 Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (31.8k), Some college (22.2k), and Bachelors Degree (16.4k).

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 Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN was $243,100 in 2023, which is 0.801 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $220,000 to $243,100, a 10.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN is 81.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN have an average commute time of 25.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN is $75,436. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN was Williamson County--Brentwood & Franklin cities, Nolensville town (west) PUMA, TN with a value of $132,781, 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 $127,965 and $120,758.

Housing

Property

$243,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,309

$37,989

Median Property Taxes

±$1,379

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 Knox County (North, East & South) 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 Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

81.8%

Homeownership

2023

67.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 81.8% of the housing units in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 81.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Knox County (North, East & South) 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 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN was Williamson County--Brentwood & Franklin cities, Nolensville town (west) PUMA, TN with a value of $132,781, 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 $127,965 and $120,758.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Knox County (North, East & South) 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.

$75,436

Median Household Income

± $2,371

46.5k

Number of Households

± 1,638

In 2023, the median household income of the 46.5k households in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN grew to $75,436 from the previous year's value of $70,609.

The following chart displays the households in Knox County (North, East & South) 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.424

2022 Wage GINI in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN

0.429

2021 Wage GINI in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN

In 2022, the income inequality in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN was 0.424 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.01% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (80.8%)
Worked At Home (10.4%)
Carpooled (7.46%)

In 2023, 80.8% of workers in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.4%) and those who carpooled to work (7.46%).

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

25.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN have a shorter commute time (25.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.847% of the workforce in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Knox County (North, East & South) 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 Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN (9.55k out of 118k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN is White, followed by Hispanic 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

92.5% of the population of Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN has health coverage, with 50.8% on employee plans, 12.5% on Medicaid, 14.7% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 1.6% 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

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

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 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.4% under 18 years, 20.2% between 18 and 34 years, 38.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.48%

Uninsured

50.8%

Employer Coverage

12.5%

Medicaid

14.7%

Medicare

12.9%

Non-Group

1.6%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN declined by 0.533% from 7.52% to 7.48%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Knox County (North, East & South) PUMA, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.