Knox County, TN — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$71,662
Per Capita Income
$41,957
Poverty Rate
12.3%
SNAP Recipients
9.4%
Gini Index
0.483
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K15.7%
$25K–$50K19.7%
$50K–$75K16.6%
$75K–$100K12.8%
$100K–$150K17.5%
$150K–$200K7.5%
$200K+10.2%
The median household income in Knox County, TN is $71,662 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $41,957. 12.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 9.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.483 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).