Knoxville, TN population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Knoxville increased by 24,225. In this period, the peak population was 198,162 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 173,937 | - | - |
| 2001 | 173,824 | -113 | -0.06% |
| 2002 | 173,254 | -570 | -0.33% |
| 2003 | 173,890 | 636 | 0.37% |
| 2004 | 173,560 | -330 | -0.19% |
| 2005 | 174,491 | 931 | 0.54% |
| 2006 | 176,176 | 1,685 | 0.97% |
| 2007 | 177,588 | 1,412 | 0.80% |
| 2008 | 178,686 | 1,098 | 0.62% |
| 2009 | 179,416 | 730 | 0.41% |
| 2010 | 178,269 | -1,147 | -0.64% |
| 2011 | 179,978 | 1,709 | 0.96% |
| 2012 | 181,136 | 1,158 | 0.64% |
| 2013 | 181,839 | 703 | 0.39% |
| 2014 | 182,719 | 880 | 0.48% |
| 2015 | 184,152 | 1,433 | 0.78% |
| 2016 | 185,121 | 969 | 0.53% |
| 2017 | 187,073 | 1,952 | 1.05% |
| 2018 | 187,574 | 501 | 0.27% |
| 2019 | 187,532 | -42 | -0.02% |
| 2020 | 191,446 | 3,914 | 2.09% |
| 2021 | 192,718 | 1,272 | 0.66% |
| 2022 | 196,748 | 4,030 | 2.09% |
| 2023 | 198,162 | 1,414 | 0.72% |
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Knoxville, TN population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Knoxville's population increased by 4,332 (2.49%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Knoxville's population increased by 13,177 (7.39%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Knoxville's population increased by 6,716 (3.51%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Knoxville's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 198,162.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Knoxville's population peaked in year 2023 at 198,162.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Knoxville's population was lowest in year 2002 at 173,254.
Knoxville, TN annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Knoxville grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 5 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Knoxville had an average annual population growth rate of 0.61% per year. Overall the population grew 13.93% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Knoxville annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.61% per year.
From 2021 to 2022 Knoxville population grew the most, with an increase of 4,030 people (a 2.09% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Knoxville population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,147 people (a 0.64% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Knoxville, TN population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Knoxville's population increased by 5,444 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 4,030 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 1,414 (0.72%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Knoxville, TN changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Knoxville increased by 16,323 (8.98%). The population was highest at 198,162 in the year 2023 and lowest at 182,719 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.87%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)