Knoxville Tennessee Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Knoxville Tennessee metro area was $62,592 in 2021, the latest figures available. Knoxville median household income is $2,897 higher than the median Tennessee household income and $7,125 less than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Knoxville median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Knoxville 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 Knoxville Tennessee
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Tennessee | $59,695 | -1.47% | +5.63% |
| Knoxville | $62,592 | +0.32% | +8.38% |
Trends in Knoxville, TN Real Median Household Income since 2005
At $62,592, the median household income for Knoxville was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Median Household Income: Knoxville, Tennessee, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Knoxville
| Date | US | Tennessee | Knoxville |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $59,695 | $62,592 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $60,586 | $62,391 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $59,421 | $60,006 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $56,511 | $57,750 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $56,744 | $57,306 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $54,811 | $56,296 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $54,063 | $55,329 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $50,819 | $51,724 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $51,604 | $52,483 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $50,556 | $52,923 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $50,334 | $53,740 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $52,818 | $57,161 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $55,497 | $57,982 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $54,063 | $57,512 |
Knoxville Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Knoxville was $78,981 in 2021. Compared to the median Tennessee family income, Knoxville median family income is $4,272 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Knoxville will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Knoxville Tennessee
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Tennessee | $74,709 | -1.35% | +5.46% |
| Knoxville | $78,981 | -1.21% | +8.79% |
Trends in Knoxville, TN Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Knoxville is $78,981. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $79,950 and is now $969 (1.21%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Knoxville, Tennessee, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Knoxville
| Date | US | Tennessee | Knoxville |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $74,709 | $78,981 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $75,730 | $79,950 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $74,175 | $78,194 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $70,841 | $72,599 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $69,550 | $73,667 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $68,486 | $71,014 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $66,134 | $69,556 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $63,645 | $68,433 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $63,713 | $66,846 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $63,062 | $69,138 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $63,107 | $70,216 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $64,995 | $73,551 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $68,044 | $71,888 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $66,686 | $72,267 |
Knoxville Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Knoxville was $34,922 in 2021. Compared to the median Tennessee per capita income, Knoxville median per capita income is $1,018 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Knoxville will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Knoxville Tennessee
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Tennessee | $33,904 | -0.53% | +7.30% |
| Knoxville | $34,922 | -0.01% | +7.84% |
Trends in Knoxville, TN Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Knoxville is $34,922. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $34,927 and is now $5 (0.01%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Knoxville, Tennessee, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Knoxville
| Date | US | Tennessee | Knoxville |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $33,904 | $34,922 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $34,085 | $34,927 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $33,090 | $33,717 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $31,596 | $32,384 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $31,792 | $33,526 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $30,582 | $31,309 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $29,980 | $31,219 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $28,550 | $29,847 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $28,749 | $29,814 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $28,009 | $30,089 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $28,153 | $31,140 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $28,735 | $31,515 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $30,676 | $33,020 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $30,721 | $32,841 |
