Knoxville, IA Demographics

A map of Knoxville's Population by Race

Knoxville, Iowa had a population of 7,595 in 2020. It was 91.3% White, 1.4% Black, 0.5% Asian, 2.4% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Knoxville, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Knoxville is the 52nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Knoxville's White Population

6,937 residents of Knoxville identify as White, or 91.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Knoxville slightly larger than the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Knoxville is ranked #661 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Knoxville is more White than neighboring Pella (90.5% White). Knoxville is less White than neighboring Melcher-Dallas (95.1% White), Harvey (96.2% White), Pleasantville (93% White), and Monroe (95.6% White).

Knoxville's Black Population

109 residents of Knoxville identify as Black, or 1.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Knoxville roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Knoxville is ranked #138 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Knoxville is more Black than neighboring Melcher-Dallas (0.6% Black), Harvey (0% Black), Pleasantville (0.9% Black), Monroe (0.1% Black), and Pella (1% Black).

Knoxville's Asian Population

36 residents of Knoxville identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Knoxville roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Knoxville is ranked #266 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Knoxville is more Asian than neighboring Melcher-Dallas (0.1% Asian), Harvey (0% Asian), Pleasantville (0.3% Asian), and Monroe (0.3% Asian). Knoxville is less Asian than neighboring Pella (2.5% Asian).

Knoxville's Hispanic Population

180 residents of Knoxville identify as Hispanic, or 2.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Knoxville roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Knoxville is ranked #530 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Knoxville is more Hispanic than neighboring Melcher-Dallas (1.3% Hispanic), Pleasantville (2.3% Hispanic), and Monroe (1.2% Hispanic). Knoxville is less Hispanic than neighboring Harvey (3% Hispanic), and Pella (2.7% Hispanic).

Knoxville's Native American/Other Population

53 residents of Knoxville identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Knoxville roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Knoxville is ranked #204 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Knoxville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Melcher-Dallas (0% Native American/Other), Harvey (0% Native American/Other), Pleasantville (0.1% Native American/Other), and Monroe (0.5% Native American/Other).

Knoxville's Multiracial Population

280 residents of Knoxville identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Knoxville roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Knoxville is ranked #244 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Knoxville is more Multiracial than neighboring Melcher-Dallas (2.9% Multiracial), Harvey (0.8% Multiracial), Pleasantville (3.4% Multiracial), Monroe (2.3% Multiracial), and Pella (2.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.