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