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County overview

Knox County

Tennessee - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Knox County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Knox County

Population
481,406
Age 65+
16.1%
Median age
37.4
Owner-occupied
64.9%
With disability
12.3%
Median home value
$248,200
Median income
$68,580
Residents 65+
77,347
How Knox County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-2.4%
% owner-occupied
+0.2%
% with disability
-4.7%
Median household income
-8.7%
Median home value
-12%
Median age
-2.9%

Comparison computed from the latest American Community Survey 5-year estimates. A positive number means this county is higher than the national average; negative means lower.

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Other counties in Tennessee

Shelby County
926,440 residents
Davidson County
709,786 residents
Hamilton County
367,193 residents
Rutherford County
343,727 residents
Williamson County
248,897 residents
Montgomery County
222,305 residents
Sumner County
196,845 residents
Sullivan County
158,722 residents

Aging-in-place in Knox County

Knox County is home to roughly 481,406 residents, of whom about 77,506 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 16.1%, in line with the U.S. average. For families planning aging-in-place modifications here, that population density translates directly into a deep bench of local contractors familiar with the needs of older homeowners.

Roughly 64.9% of homes in Knox County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $248,200. That's an ownership rate close to the national average. Older homes in established neighborhoods can require careful planning for grab-bar anchoring, walk-in shower conversions, and doorway widening - all standard work for the aging-in-place specialists listed below.

About 12.3% of Knox County residents report a disability, a rate in line with national levels. Demand for accessibility-focused remodelers - bathroom safety upgrades, non-slip flooring, ADA toilet installations, and lowered countertops - reflects that local population, not a one-size-fits-all national average.