37914 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 37914, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

37914 is a zip code in Knox County, Tennessee, which covers District 1, District 2, and District 8, with a total population of 20,482 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 37914 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 37914.

The estimated population of people living in 37914 is 20,482, with a median age of 41.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 37914 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
20,482
+2.86%
+1.02%
2020
19,912
+3.01%
-
2019
19,330
 -2.7% -
2018
19,866
 -2.02% -
2017
20,275
 - -

Population of 37914 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 37914 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
53.4%
52.8%
 +1.14%
Black/African American
38.5%
38.8%
 -0.77%
Native
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%
Hispanic
4.1%
4.4%
 -6.82%
Asian
0.6%
0.5%
 +20.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.7%
3.1%
 -12.90%
Other
0.3%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 37914 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 37914 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 37914 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 37914 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.9 -5.84% 38.9 -6.04% 44.2 -3.7%
2020 44.5 +3.73% 41.4 +3.24% 45.9 +1.77%
2019 42.9 +0.7% 40.1 -0.25% 45.1 +0.89%
2018 42.6 +5.45% 40.2 +6.35% 44.7 +4.2%
2017 40.4 - 37.8 - 42.9 -

The median age of the 37914 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 37914 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,270 +9.14% 1,333 -26.15% 1,387 980
10 to 19 1,316 -25.67% 1,309 +2.45% 1,001 1,338
20 to 29 1,171 +19.1% 1,135 +11.47% 1,388 1,232
30 to 39 1,177 -0.049999999999999% 1,335 +3.89% 1,146 1,357
40 to 49 1,180 -11.12% 1,409 -18.95% 1,027 1,145
50 to 59 1,339 -9.5% 1,525 +13.53% 1,215 1,734
60 to 69 1,013 +44.91% 1,361 +10.54% 1,548 1,507
70+ 939 +3.19% 1,463 +4.33% 958 1,519

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 37914 zip code is $43,355.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 37914.

  • Under 25
    $66,167.00
  • 25 to 44
    $43,508.00
  • 45 to 64
    $52,827.00
  • 65 and over
    $33,649.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 37914 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 37914, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 37914 is currently $58,942.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.85% of households in 37914 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 37914 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    27.86%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    29.09%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.37%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.31%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.88%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.63%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.85%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 37914 is $25,915.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 37914 by the total population of 37914.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 37914 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 37914 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.23%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22.02%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.59%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    52.87%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.30%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 37914 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 37914 zip over the age of 16 is 16,565.

Of those people, a total of 59.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 37914 is 56.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 37914 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 789 32.20% 20.60%
20 to 24 years 1,154 73.40% 14.50%
25 to 29 years 1,466 82.50% 9.00%
30 to 34 years 1,221 88.50% 4.30%
35 to 44 years 2,370 78.90% 4.90%
45 to 54 years 2,718 79.50% 2.60%
55 to 59 years 1,315 76.20% 2.60%
60 to 64 years 1,557 60.20% 1.70%
65 to 74 years 2,553 19.20% 5.50%
75 years and over 1,422 4.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 37914. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 9,602 59.10% 4.90%
Black or African American 6,117 60.80% 7.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 17 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 99 67.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 35 100.00% 0.00%
Other 60 83.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 635 59.20% 1.90%
Hispanic or Latino 675 83.10% 5.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,272 58.30% 4.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 37914 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 37914 is 9,364, with median earnings of $30,923.00.

Women in 37914 are earning approximately 84.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,364 $30,923.00
Male 4,611 $33,293.00
Female 4,753 $28,241.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 37914 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 737 $56,094.00
Business and Financial 343 $53,009.00
Computer and Mathematical 94 $66,923.00
Architecture and Engineering 61 $43,125.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 40 $50,357.00
Community and Social Service 167 $43,906.00
Legal 17 $65,750.00
Educational and Library 525 $33,403.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 138 $49,079.00
Healthcare Practitioners 469 $46,615.00
Healthcare Support 458 $24,963.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 44 $43,839.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 734 $14,643.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 433 $20,112.00
Personal Care and Service 227 $16,576.00
Sales 832 $33,981.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,210 $30,891.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 6 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 887 $25,031.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 263 $32,196.00
Production 737 $35,347.00
Transportation and Material Moving 531 $22,208.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 37914 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 37914.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 365 $64,886.00 372 $51,298.00
Business and Financial 223 $58,750.00 120 $52,685.00
Computer and Mathematical 80 $68,929.00 14 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 58 $42,750.00 3 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 33 $32,171.00 7 $0.00
Community and Social Service 43 $52,961.00 124 $42,813.00
Legal 12 $0.00 5 $0.00
Educational and Library 138 $36,630.00 387 $27,361.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 69 $47,961.00 69 $55,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 123 $68,009.00 346 $45,104.00
Healthcare Support 36 $23,250.00 422 $25,102.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 35 $0.00 9 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 333 $17,176.00 401 $12,964.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 189 $23,558.00 244 $15,700.00
Personal Care and Service 11 $0.00 216 $17,174.00
Sales 368 $37,500.00 464 $31,429.00
Office and Administrative Support 272 $22,218.00 938 $32,607.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 773 $17,331.00 114 $31,404.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 224 $33,553.00 39 $9,625.00
Production 506 $43,553.00 231 $18,444.00
Transportation and Material Moving 425 $22,334.00 106 $21,731.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 8,737 households in 37914, with an average household size of 2.33 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,946 families living in the 37914 zip code with an average family size of 3.07 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 37914:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,976 414 1,556 3,791
Average Household Size 3.02 3.31 3.39 1.24
Total Families 2,976 414 1,556 0
Average Household Size 2.99 2.92 3.25 0

Poverty

Of the 4,946 families living in 37914, 16.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 37914:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 9,858 housing units in 37914.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,737 88.63%
Vacant 1,121 11.37%

27.04% of the total 9,858 housing units in 37914 are rental units. This is approximately 2,666 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,845 are occupied by the owner - or 59.29% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 37914 is $884.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 37914 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    226
  • Less than $500
    208
  • $500 to $999
    1,416
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    897
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    106
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    32
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    7

Property Value

The median value of a property in 37914 is $152,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 37914 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    289
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,273
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,264
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,198
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,186
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    522
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    102
  • $1,000,000 or more
    11

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 37914. The chart below shows the number of properties in 37914 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,048
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,061
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,803
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,464
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,406
  • 1980 to 1989
    829
  • 1990 to 1999
    833
  • 2000 to 2009
    991
  • 2010 to 2013
    380
  • 2014 or later
    43

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 37914 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    738
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,181
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,218
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,600

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 37914 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 37914 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 37914.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    191
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    593
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,215
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,671
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,687
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    881
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,050
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    351
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    254
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    414
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    255
  • 90 or more minutes
    40

Summary

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