Location & Climate
Founded in 1791 where the French Broad and Holston Rivers converge to form the Tennessee River, Knoxville is the largest city in East Tennessee and ranks third largest in the state. It is located in a broad valley between the Cumberland Mountains to the northwest and the Great Smoky Mountains to the southeast. These two mountain ranges help provide a moderate climate, with an annual average temperature of 58 degrees. There are 104 square miles in the City of Knoxville and 526 square miles in all of Knox County. Downtown Knoxville is 936 feet above sea level.
Livability
The Knoxville area is frequently cited in national surveys as a quality place in which to live. The
University of Tennessee calls Knoxville home, making an array of educational and cultural opportunities available to area residents. Affordable housing, health care costs below the national average, a low crime rate, and a pleasant climate with lakes and mountains nearby are factors which make Knoxville an attractive place to settle.
Population Estimates
2010 Demographic Profile Data from Census.gov
City of Knoxville - 178,874
Knox County - 432,226
Age Distribution
2010 Demographic Profile Data from Census.gov
| Age |
City of Knoxville |
Knox County |
| 0-4 |
11,120 |
26,168 |
| 5-9 |
9,403 |
26,592 |
| 10-14 |
8,404 |
26,089 |
| 15-19 |
13,358 |
29,284 |
| 20-24 |
23,504 |
36,532 |
| 25-29 |
16,339 |
31,070 |
| 30-34 |
12,349 |
28,257 |
| 35-39 |
10,905 |
28,649 |
| 40-44 |
10,170 |
28,735 |
| 45-49 |
10,785 |
31,290 |
| 50-54 |
11,261 |
30,830 |
| 55-59 |
10,252 |
27,995 |
| 60-64 |
8,558 |
24,243 |
| 65-69 |
6,135 |
17,634 |
| 70-74 |
4,589 |
13,096 |
| 75-79 |
4,067 |
10,284 |
| 80-84 |
3,750 |
8,134 |
| 85+ |
3,925 |
7,343 |
Area Population by Gender
2010 Demographic Profile Data from Census.gov
| Gender |
Knox County |
City of Knoxville |
| Male |
210,085 |
85,946 |
| Female |
222,141 |
92,928 |
Area Population by Race
2010 Demographic Profile Data from Census.gov
| Race |
Knox County |
City of Knoxville |
| Total Population |
432,226 |
178,874 |
| White |
369,794 |
136,097 |
| Black / African American |
38,045 |
30,567 |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) |
15,012 |
8,206 |
| Asian |
8,095 |
2,943 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native |
1,251 |
631 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
359 |
277 |
| Two or More Races |
8,250 |
4,469 |
| Some Other Race |
6,432 |
3,890 |
Taxes
Tennessee is a business-friendly state. Corporations, as well as citizens,
benefit from the Tennessee tax structure. It is profitable to do business
in Tennessee and cost effective to live here. Various tax credits
are applicable, further lowering tax liability of corporations within
the state. Tennessee is one of the few remaining state with no personal
income tax.
Under Tennessee Constitutional law, property
taxes are assessed as follows:
• Residential property is assessed at 25% of appraised value
• Commercial/industrial property is assessed at 40% of appraised value
As of July, 2013, the property tax rate for Knox County residents
is $2.32 per $100 assessed value, and the tax rate within the City
of Knoxville is $2.7257 per $100 assessed value. Residents of the city
are subject to both city and county property taxes.
Business taxes, payable in both the city and county, vary from 1/30
of 1% to 1/8 of 1% of taxable gross receipts, of which
the state receives 15%. The minimum business tax is $20. Most professional
offices and manufacturers are exempt. More information can be obtained
from the City at 865-215-2084 and the County at 865-215-2305.
The state sales tax is 7%. The local sales tax is 2.25%, bringing
the total sales tax in Knox County to 9.25%.
Links of Interest
US Census Bureau
Metropolitan Planning Commission
Population Reference Bureau
TN Dept. of Labor and
Workforce Development
UT Center for Business and Economic
Research