Knox County, Tennessee Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Knox County, Tennessee
Knox County, Tennessee Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
494,148
Median Age
37.4
Male Median
36.1
Female Median
38.6
Knox County, Tennessee Population Growth

Knox County, Tennessee Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +16.6%%.
+16.6%% Growth
Knox County, Tennessee Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Knox County, Tennessee Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.4 | 494,148 |
| 2023 | 37.3 | 487,401 |
| 2022 | 37.4 | 481,406 |
| 2021 | 37.5 | 475,286 |
| 2020 | 37.4 | 466,184 |
| 2019 | 37.4 | 461,104 |
| 2018 | 37.3 | 456,185 |
| 2017 | 37.3 | 452,286 |
| 2016 | 37.3 | 448,164 |
| 2015 | 37.3 | 444,348 |
| 2014 | 37.3 | 440,732 |
| 2013 | 37.2 | 436,983 |
| 2012 | 37.2 | 433,207 |
| 2011 | 37.1 | 428,777 |
| 2010 | 37.1 | 423,748 |
Knox County, Tennessee Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.5% |
| 5–17 | 15.5% |
| 18–24 | 11.9% |
| 25–34 | 13.9% |
| 35–54 | 24.9% |
| 55–64 | 12.0% |
| 65+ | 16.3% |
Dependency Ratios for Knox County, Tennessee
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 59.3
- Youth Dependency:
- 33.4
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 25.9
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Knox County, Tennessee
The median age in Knox County, Tennessee is 37.4 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Knox County, Tennessee is 494,148.
In Knox County, Tennessee, seniors (ages 65+) make up 16.3% of the population, while children under 18 represent 15.5%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Knox County, Tennessee has remained stable.