Knoxville is a city located in Marion County Iowa. Knoxville has a 2024 population of 7,386. It is also the county seat of Marion County. Knoxville is currently declining at a rate of -0.62% annually and its population has decreased by -2.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,570 in 2020.
The average household income in Knoxville is $73,957 with a poverty rate of 13.04%. The median age in Knoxville is 40.8 years: 44.5 years for males, and 39.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Knoxville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,053 | 93.75% |
| Two or more races | 348 | 4.63% |
| Asian | 78 | 1.04% |
| Black or African American | 32 | 0.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.03% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,396 | 2.15 | 66.8 | 33.2 |
| Married | 1,531 | 2.67 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Non Family | 1,410 | 1.24 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
| Female | 305 | 3.19 | 43 | 57 |
| Male | 150 | 3.36 | 64.7 | 35.3 |
2.76
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
66.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 294 | 5.61% |
| Associates Degree | 390 | 7.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 927 | 17.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 332 | 6.34% |
| High School Graduate | 1,985 | 37.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56 | 1.07% |
| Some College | 1,255 | 23.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,017 | 4,705 | 1,195 |
| Asian | 78 | 40 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 72 | 72 | 29 |
| Hispanic | 70 | 70 | 21 |
| Black | 32 | 32 | 25 |
| Islander | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,139 | $81,833 | $45,697 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,656 | $0 | $91,475 |
| High School Graduate | $32,019 | $38,897 | $26,151 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $51,184 | $56,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,000 | $53,640 | $37,658 |
| Some College | $38,860 | $57,692 | $31,346 |
$45,000
Average Earnings
$53,640
Average Male
$37,658
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.54% of Knoxville residents speak only English, while 2.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,714 | 905 | 13.48% |
| Multiple | 348 | 28 | 8.05% |
| Hispanic | 243 | 12 | 4.94% |
| Black | 32 | 5 | 15.63% |
| Native | 2 | 2 | 100% |
13.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.72%
Male Poverty Rate
14.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Knoxville is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Knoxville is Hispanic, with 4.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.24% |
| High School | 19.37% |
| Some College | 11.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 91.67% |
| Female Unemployed | 67.31% |
| Female Employed | 7.04% |
| Male Employed | 4.46% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,875 | $85,307 |
| Households | $57,318 | $73,957 |
| Married Families | $76,474 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,565 | $56,513 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.7%
Male Marriage Rate
46.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
525
Number of Veterans
510
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 138 |
| First Gulf War | 111 |
| Korea | 43 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| World War II | 20 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 203 |
| 65 to 74 | 153 |
| 35 to 54 | 86 |
| 55 to 64 | 83 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 514 | 8.91% |
| Black | 7 | 21.88% |
| Native American | 2 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 1.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
69.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.9%
Labor Force Participation
55.5%
Employment Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.58%
Born in Knoxville
98.22%
Native Born
1.78%
Foreign Born
0.25%
Non Citizen
1.53%
Naturalized
98.22% of Knoxville residents were born in the United States, with 77.58% having been born in Iowa. 0.25% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,156 | -46 | -0.64% |
| 2028 | 7,202 | -46 | -0.63% |
| 2027 | 7,248 | -46 | -0.63% |
| 2026 | 7,294 | -46 | -0.63% |
| 2025 | 7,340 | -46 | -0.62% |
| 2024 | 7,386 | -46 | -0.62% |
| 2023 | 7,432 | -5 | -0.07% |
| 2022 | 7,437 | -34 | -0.46% |
| 2021 | 7,471 | -99 | -1.31% |
| 2020 | 7,570 | 411 | 5.74% |
| 2019 | 7,159 | -29 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 7,188 | 17 | 0.24% |
| 2017 | 7,171 | -30 | -0.42% |
| 2016 | 7,201 | -40 | -0.55% |
| 2015 | 7,241 | 52 | 0.72% |
| 2014 | 7,189 | 13 | 0.18% |
| 2013 | 7,176 | -75 | -1.03% |
| 2012 | 7,251 | -31 | -0.43% |
| 2011 | 7,282 | -8 | -0.11% |
| 2010 | 7,290 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,731 | -501 | -6.09% |
| 1990 | 8,232 | 89 | 1.09% |
| 1980 | 8,143 | 388 | 5% |
| 1970 | 7,755 | -62 | -0.79% |
| 1960 | 7,817 | 192 | 2.52% |
| 1950 | 7,625 | 689 | 9.93% |
| 1940 | 6,936 | 2,239 | 47.67% |
| 1930 | 4,697 | 1,174 | 33.32% |
| 1920 | 3,523 | 333 | 10.44% |
| 1910 | 3,190 | 59 | 1.88% |
| 1900 | 3,131 | 499 | 18.96% |
| 1890 | 2,632 | 55 | 2.13% |
| 1880 | 2,577 | -4,579 | -63.99% |