Knox County (East) PUMA, TN

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2021 Population

116,958

2.44% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

40.5

1.7% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

9.09%

1.26% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$66,520

4.66% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$187,300

6.66% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

52,709

4.12% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Knox County (East) PUMA, TN had a population of 117k people with a median age of 40.5 and a median household income of $66,520. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Knox County (East) PUMA, TN grew from 114,170 to 116,958, a 2.44% increase and its median household income grew from $63,559 to $66,520, a 4.66% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.25%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.18%), White (Hispanic) (2.05%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.43%).

4.03% of the households in Knox County (East) 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.

98.3% of the residents in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN are Johnson University (220473) (411 degrees awarded in 2021), Remington College-Knoxville (206 degrees), and Huntington University of Health Sciences (26 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN was $187,300, and the homeownership rate was 79.3%.

Most people in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN was 2 cars per household.

Knox County (East) PUMA, TN borders Hamblen, Cocke & Grainger Counties PUMA, TN, Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN, Oak Ridge (East) & Clinton Cities PUMA, TN, Knoxville City PUMA, TN, Farragut Town PUMA, TN, and Blount County PUMA, TN.

United States Tennessee

Population & Diversity

Knox County (East) PUMA, TN is home to a population of 117k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.18% of Knox County (East) PUMA, TN residents were born outside of the country (3.73k people).

In 2021, there were 27.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (105k people) in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.81k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.55k 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 (East) PUMA, TN are Spanish (2,058 households), Arabic (562 households), and Gujarati (407 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

59,326

Women

50.7%

57,656

Men

49.3%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 116,982 inhabitants, with 49.3% men, and 50.7% women.

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

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Citizenship

98.3%

2021 Citizenship

98.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.3% of Knox County (East) PUMA, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

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

White (Non-Hispanic)
105k ± 2.55k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.81k ± 700
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.55k ± 541

3.06%

Hispanic Population

3.58k people

3.06% of the people in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN are hispanic (3.58k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Iraq
647 ± 623 people
Mexico
565 ± 582 people
India
496 ± 546 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Knox County (East) PUMA, TN was Iraq, the natal country of 647 Knox County (East) PUMA, TN residents, followed by Mexico with 565 and India with 496.

Foreign-Born Population

3.18%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.73k people

2.96%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.38k people

As of 2021, 3.18% of Knox County (East) PUMA, TN residents (3.73k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN was 2.96%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,058 households (1.87%)
Arabic
562 households (0.512%)
Gujarati
407 households (0.37%)

4.03% of the households in Knox County (East) 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN was Spanish. 1.87% of the households in Knox County (East) 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
2,730 ± 312
Gulf War (1990s)
1,186 ± 273
Gulf War (2001-)
1,164 ± 268

Knox County (East) PUMA, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.3 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Knox County (East) PUMA, TN employs 52.7k people. The largest industries in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN are Construction (3,895 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,533 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,307 people), and the highest paying industries are Nondepository credit & related activities ($130,922), Scientific research & development services ($102,395), and Computer Systems Design ($100,922).

Males in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN have an average income that is 1.41 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,327. The income inequality in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.429, 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 (East) 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 (East) PUMA, TN.

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Occupations

52.7k

2021 Value

4.12%

1 Year growth

± 4.12%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN grew at a rate of 4.12%, from 50.6k employees to 52.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN, are Registered nurses (1,909 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,625 people), and Retail salespersons (1,505 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Knox County (East) 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

52.7k

2021 Value

4.12%

1 Year growth

± 4.12%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN grew at a rate of 4.12%, from 50.6k employees to 52.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN, are Construction (3,895 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,533 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,307 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Knox County (East) PUMA, TN, though some of these residents may live in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,504

Median earning men ± $2,633

$33,275

Median earning women ± $1,200

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($65,197), Wholesale Trade ($62,934), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,215).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($43,971), Public Administration ($43,380), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($41,182).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee product (by dollars) was Electronics with $51.3B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($50.3B) and Pharmaceuticals ($49.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Tennessee products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$471B

2020 Value in Tennessee

$1.05T

Projected 2050 Value in Tennessee

123% growth

In 2020, total outbound Tennessee trade was $471B. This is expected to increase 123% to $1.05T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Tennessee trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$34.2B
Texas
$26.7B
Kentucky
$21B

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $34.2B, followed by Texas with $26.7B and Kentucky and $21B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Tennessee shares with each state (excluding itself).

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

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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 2021, universities in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN awarded 643 degrees. The student population of Knox County (East) PUMA, TN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 536 male students and 762 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN are White (377 and 59.7%), followed by Unknown (164 and 25.9%), Black or African American (55 and 8.7%), and Two or More Races (19 and 3.01%).

The largest universities in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN by number of degrees awarded are Johnson University (220473) (411 and 63.9%), Remington College-Knoxville (206 and 32%), and Huntington University of Health Sciences (26 and 4.04%).

The most popular majors in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN are Biblical Studies (165 and 25.7%), Divinity & Ministry (58 and 9.02%), and Medical Office Assistant (52 and 8.09%).

The median tuition cost in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN for private four year colleges is $16,463.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 60.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,298 (41.3% men and 58.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,298 students enrolled in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN, 41.3% men and 58.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 843 records, of which 54.3% were women and 45.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Divinity & Ministry
34 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
28 degree-majors awarded
Biblical Studies
142 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN was Divinity & Ministry with 34 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Johnson University (220473)
411 degrees awarded
Remington College-Knoxville
206 degrees awarded
Huntington University of Health Sciences
26 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Johnson University (220473) with 411 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 256 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN, which is 0.661 times less than the 387 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 377 degrees mean that there were 2.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 164 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 ($16,463) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,890) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,684) 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 2021, 0.598% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.63% 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 (East) PUMA, TN in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (30.5k), Some college (21.4k), and Bachelors Degree (14.9k).

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 (East) PUMA, TN was $187,300 in 2021, which is 0.765 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $175,600 to $187,300, a 6.66% increase. The homeownership rate in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN is 79.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN have an average commute time of 26.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN is $66,520. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN was Franklin & Brentwood Cities PUMA, TN with a value of $116,492, followed by Collierville Town & Germantown City PUMA, TN and Nashville-Davidson (Southwest) PUMA, TN, with respective values of $106,550 and $94,118.

Housing

Property

$187,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,088

$35,357

Median Property Taxes

±$1,312

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 (East) 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 (East) PUMA, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

79.3%

Homeownership

2021

67.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 79.3% of the housing units in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 79.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Knox County (East) 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 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN was Franklin & Brentwood Cities PUMA, TN with a value of $116,492, followed by Collierville Town & Germantown City PUMA, TN and Nashville-Davidson (Southwest) PUMA, TN, with respective values of $106,550 and $94,118.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Knox County (East) 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.

$66,520

Median Household Income

± $2,053

44.6k

Number of Households

± 1,683

In 2021, the median household income of the 44.6k households in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN grew to $66,520 from the previous year's value of $63,559.

The following chart displays the households in Knox County (East) 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

0.429

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

0.43

2020 Wage GINI in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN

In 2021, the income inequality in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN was 0.429 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.306% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Knox County (East) PUMA, TN was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.9%)
Carpooled (7.9%)
Worked At Home (7.55%)

In 2021, 82.9% of workers in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.9%) and those who worked at home (7.55%).

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

26.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN have a shorter commute time (26.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.52% of the workforce in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Knox County (East) 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 (East) 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 (East) PUMA, TN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.09% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN (10.4k out of 115k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Knox County (East) 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

92.8% of the population of Knox County (East) PUMA, TN has health coverage, with 52.2% on employee plans, 13% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 1.96% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see 1401 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.358% increase from the previous year (1396 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1794 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 594 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,401 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tennessee

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see an average of 1,401 patients per year. This represents a 0.358% increase from the previous year (1,396 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.4% under 18 years, 19.2% between 18 and 34 years, 39.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.2%

Uninsured

52.2%

Employer Coverage

13%

Medicaid

14.2%

Medicare

11.4%

Non-Group

1.96%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Knox County (East) PUMA, TN grew by 9.65% from 6.56% to 7.2%.

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