Powell, TN Demographics

A map of Powell's Population by Race

Powell, Tennessee had a population of 13,802 in 2020. It was 86.8% White, 2.2% Black, 1.0% Asian, 5.9% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Powell, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Powell is the 45th 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).

Powell's White Population

11,978 residents of Powell identify as White, or 86.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Powell larger than the White share of the population of Tennessee (70.9% White). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Powell is ranked #300 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Powell is more White than neighboring Karns (84.9% White), and Knoxville (68.2% White). Powell is less White than neighboring Halls (91.8% White), Clinton (89.1% White), and Andersonville (94.9% White).

Powell's Black Population

310 residents of Powell identify as Black, or 2.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Powell less than the Black share of the population of Tennessee (15.7% Black). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Powell is ranked #249 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Powell is more Black than neighboring Halls (1.3% Black), and Andersonville (0.2% Black). Powell is less Black than neighboring Karns (3.6% Black), Knoxville (15.8% Black), and Clinton (2.4% Black).

Powell's Asian Population

132 residents of Powell identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Powell roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Tennessee (1.9% Asian). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Powell is ranked #108 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Powell is more Asian than neighboring Halls (0.8% Asian), Clinton (0.8% Asian), and Andersonville (0.2% Asian). Powell is less Asian than neighboring Karns (1.5% Asian), and Knoxville (2.3% Asian).

Powell's Hispanic Population

814 residents of Powell identify as Hispanic, or 5.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Powell roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Tennessee (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Powell is ranked #85 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Powell is more Hispanic than neighboring Karns (3.7% Hispanic), Halls (2.4% Hispanic), Clinton (2.5% Hispanic), and Andersonville (1.6% Hispanic). Powell is less Hispanic than neighboring Knoxville (7.9% Hispanic).

Powell's Native American/Other Population

30 residents of Powell identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Powell roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Tennessee (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Powell is ranked #398 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Powell is less Native American/Other than neighboring Karns (0.8% Native American/Other), Knoxville (0.8% Native American/Other), Halls (0.5% Native American/Other), and Clinton (0.6% Native American/Other).

Powell's Multiracial Population

538 residents of Powell identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Powell roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Tennessee (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Powell is ranked #227 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Powell is more Multiracial than neighboring Halls (3.3% Multiracial), and Andersonville (3% Multiracial). Powell is less Multiracial than neighboring Karns (5.5% Multiracial), Knoxville (5% Multiracial), and Clinton (4.6% Multiracial).

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