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 $25K
15.7%
$25K–$50K
19.7%
$50K–$75K
16.6%
$75K–$100K
12.8%
$100K–$150K
17.5%
$150K–$200K
7.5%
$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).

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