Knox County Tennessee Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Knox County Tennessee area was $64,894 in 2021, the latest figures available. Knox County median household income is $5,199 higher than the median Tennessee household income and $4,823 less than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Knox County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Knox County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Knox County Tennessee
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Tennessee | $59,695 | -1.47% | +5.63% |
| Knox County | $64,894 | -0.94% | +8.11% |
Trends in Knox County, TN Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Knox is $64,894. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $65,511 and is now $617 (0.94%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Knox County, Tennessee, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Knox County
| Date | US | Tennessee | Knox County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $59,695 | $64,894 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $60,586 | $65,511 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $59,421 | $63,885 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $56,511 | $60,025 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $56,744 | $61,083 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $54,811 | $58,825 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $54,063 | $59,728 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $50,819 | $53,682 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $51,604 | $57,275 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $50,556 | $54,614 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $50,334 | $53,819 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $52,818 | $57,417 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $55,497 | $58,895 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $54,063 | $58,483 |
Knox County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Knox County was $85,358 in 2021. Compared to the median Tennessee family income, Knox County median family income is $10,649 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Knox County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Knox County Tennessee
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Tennessee | $74,709 | -1.35% | +5.46% |
| Knox County | $85,358 | -0.72% | +8.22% |
Trends in Knox County, TN Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Knox is $85,358. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $85,978 and is now $620 (0.72%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Knox County, Tennessee, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Knox County
| Date | US | Tennessee | Knox County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $74,709 | $85,358 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $75,730 | $85,978 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $74,175 | $83,643 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $70,841 | $78,871 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $69,550 | $82,094 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $68,486 | $80,684 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $66,134 | $76,197 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $63,645 | $73,414 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $63,713 | $75,988 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $63,062 | $72,477 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $63,107 | $73,241 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $64,995 | $76,622 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $68,044 | $74,101 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $66,686 | $75,390 |
Knox County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Knox County was $37,171 in 2021. Compared to the median Tennessee per capita income, Knox County median per capita income is $3,267 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Knox County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Knox County Tennessee
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Tennessee | $33,904 | -0.53% | +7.30% |
| Knox County | $37,171 | -0.87% | +8.35% |
Trends in Knox County, TN Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Knox is $37,171. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $37,496 and is now $325 (0.87%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Knox County, Tennessee, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Knox County
| Date | US | Tennessee | Knox County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $33,904 | $37,171 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $34,085 | $37,496 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $33,090 | $36,535 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $31,596 | $34,307 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $31,792 | $36,467 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $30,582 | $33,487 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $29,980 | $33,491 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $28,550 | $31,932 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $28,749 | $33,262 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $28,009 | $31,388 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $28,153 | $32,673 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $28,735 | $33,620 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $30,676 | $34,612 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $30,721 | $34,366 |
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