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Knoxville, TN

Founded 1786Knox CountyElev. 270 m
Population
193,721
Median home
$214,000
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
86
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Knoxville

With about 193,721 residents, Knoxville is one of Tennessee's notable places. Knoxville was founded in 1786 and sits in Knox County. The median age is 33.3 and the median household income is $50,994. Homes carry a median value of $214,000, and about 47% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (70.6%). Around 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
193,721
Median age
33.3
Median household income
$50,994
Per-capita income
$33,171
Poverty rate
20.5%
High-school grad or higher
89.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.7%
Unemployment
4.4%
Avg. commute
20.4 min
Work from home
11.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White70.6%
Hispanic or Latino7.5%
Black15.5%
Asian1.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts39.1%
Service20.9%
Sales & office20.3%
Production, transportation & material moving12.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$214,000
Median gross rent
$1,116/mo
Owner-occupied
46.6%
Median year built
1974
Households
84,882
Avg. household size
2.17

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Knoxville has 86 public schools — 49 elementary, 15 middle, 18 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 19 schools
Reading26%
Math28%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Austin East High/MagnetHighGrades 9–12
Bearden High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Career Magnet AcademyHighGrades 9–12
Central High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer AcademyHighGrades 9–12
Farragut High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Fulton High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Halls High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Hardin Valley AcademyHighGrades 9–12
Karns High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
KCS Virtual High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
L N STEM AcademyHighGrades 9–12
Lincoln Park Technology and Trade CenterHighGrades 9–12
Richard Yoakley SchoolHighGrades 6–12

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime112% above national
Knoxville819
Tennessee646
United States386
↑ 24% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime61% above national
Knoxville3,138
Tennessee2,403
United States1,952
↓ 28% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Knoxville Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Knoxville.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Knox County
LightningVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Knoxville is in Knox County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Knoxville was founded in 1786 and sits in Knox County. Elevation ~270 m.

Map of Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
Where Knoxville is
Nashville-DavidsonMemphisKnoxvilleChattanoogaClarksvilleMurfreesboro
Historic places

87 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

Blount, William, MansionBoyd--Harvey HouseStatesviewKnollwoodEbenezer MillMonday HouseMcMillan, Alexander, HouseAirplane Service Station
Notable people from Knoxville
Quentin TarantinoChristina HendricksRandy OrtonJames AgeeDavid FarragutJohnny KnoxvilleBrad RenfroCailee SpaenyPolly BergenDavid Keith
People searches in Knoxville
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Nearby cities
Farragut (14 mi)Maryville (15 mi)Oak Ridge (19 mi)Sevierville (21 mi)Morristown (40 mi)Athens (51 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Knoxville, TN (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Knoxville, Tennessee.

Martin Kable Wilson, 48
Knoxville · Mecklenburg County · 37912
AKA X Marty, Martin Cable Wilson
Kenneth Randall Wilson, 67
Knoxville · Knox County · 37912
AKA Randy Wilson
George Geovonni Thomas, 43
Knoxville · Knox County · 37918
Paul Anthony Johnson, 65
Knoxville · Knox County · 37918
James A Jones, 62
Knoxville · Knox County · 37914
AKA James E Jones, Bud E Jones
Joshua Taylor Young, 27
Knoxville · Knox County · 37938
AKA Joshua Taylor Young
Joshua Whitehead, 42
Knoxville · Knox County · 37918
AKA Joshua Jermaine Whitehead, Joshua J Whitehead
Joshua Ray Jones, 46
Knoxville · Knox County · 37924
AKA Josh Ray Jones, Jarvis Ray Jones
Charles Edward Mitchell, 54
Knoxville · Knox County · 37918
AKA Charles Clemons, Charles Mitchell
Charles William Martin, 48
Knoxville · Knox County · 37918
AKA Charles William Martin, Charles W Martin
Joseph P Brown, 62
Knoxville · Knox County · 37918
Donald Leroy Jackson, 66
Knoxville · Knox County · 37920
AKA Donald Lee Jackson, Donald Leroy Jackson
Steven Allen White, 79
Knoxville · Knox County · 37918
Jason Rene Robinson, 62
Knoxville · Knox County · 37918
AKA Jason Ray Robinson, J Ray Robinson
Jason Coleman Brown, 55
Knoxville · Knox County · 37921
Brian Joseph Rocha, 45
Knoxville · Knox County · 37923
AKA X Joseph Lil Neiko, Brian Joseph Miller

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Knoxville — frequently asked

What is the population of Knoxville, Tennessee?
Knoxville has a population of about 193,721, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Knoxville?
The median home value in Knoxville is $214,000, and the median gross rent is $1,116/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Knoxville safe? What is the crime rate?
Knoxville Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 819 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Knoxville face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Knox County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including lightning, cold wave, ice storm.
How many schools are in Knoxville?
Knoxville has 86 public schools (49 elementary, 15 middle, 18 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Knoxville?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Knoxville. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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