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Compare Knoxville to Memphis
This post compares Knoxville, Tennessee to Memphis, Tennessee across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Knoxville (city) | Memphis (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 184,465 | 654,723 |
| Income (median) | $35,373 | $35,827 |
| Home Value (median) | $124,500 | $94,200 |
| White | 75% | 29% |
| Black | 17% | 63% |
| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| With Kids | 24% | 30% |
| Age (median) | 32 | 33 |
| Rentals | 54% | 52% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Knoxville or Memphis?
A: Knoxville has a much smaller population count than Memphis: 184465 compared with 654723 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Knoxville or in Memphis?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Knoxville.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Knoxville or Memphis?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Knoxville.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Knoxville does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 54% for Knoxville versus 52% for Memphis.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Knoxville may include: Murfreesboro, Cleveland, and Johnson-City.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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