Knox County, Tennessee
Knox County: county in Maine, United States
About
Knox County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 432,226 and a population density of 146 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 475,609 inhabitants. Its county seat is Rockland. The county was created 166 years ago in 1859.
County Snapshot
Knox County at a glance
Knox County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Tennessee counties
95
Open related pagesLargest city
KnoxvillePopulation 190,223
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Knox County
| Population | 475,609 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| Different from | Knox County, Knox County, Knox County, Knox County, Knox County, Knox County, Knox County, Knox County |
| Area | 2958 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 68% |
| Land as percent of area | 32% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.9932,-83.9371 |
| Named for | Henry Knox |
| Altitude | 1,171 feet / 357 meters |
| Capital | Rockland |
| Establishment | January 01, 1860 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 00:17:22 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 161 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 9.12% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 88℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Knox County is located at 35°59'36"N 83°56'14"W (35.9932200, -83.9370900). It has 3 neighbors: Hancock County, Lincoln County and Waldo County.
Knox County map
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The largest city of Knox County is Knoxville with a population of 190,223. Other cities include, Brentwood population 42,876, Farragut population 24,045 and Garland population 300. See all Knox County cities & populated places.
Knox County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Knox County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Knoxville | 190,223 | The most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Brentwood | 42,876 | A city in Williamson County, Tennessee. |
| Farragut | 24,045 | Town of the United States |
| Mascot | 2,411 | Census-designated place in Knox County, Tennessee |
| Garland | 300 | Place in Tennessee |
Official website of Knox County
Official Website- Appleton
- Cushing
- Isle au Haut
- Camden
- Rockport
- Rockland
- South Thomaston
- Warren
- Vinalhaven
- Matinicus Isle
- St. George
- Friendship
- Owls Head
- Criehaven, Maine
- Muscle Ridge Islands
- Thomaston
- Washington
- Hope
- North Haven
- Union
Demographics
The population of Knox County increased by 9.12% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 432,226 | - | census |
| 2011 | 436,776 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 440,791 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 444,314 | 0.79% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 447,903 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 451,297 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 456,089 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 461,565 | 1.19% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 466,258 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 470,313 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 475,609 | 1.11% | estimation process |
People born in Knox County (4)
People born in Knox County, including composer, music theorist and professor of music Walter Piston, editor in chief of the Seattle Daily Times Alden J. Blethen, book illustrator Charles Copeland, .
More notable people
- E. S. Clark he was born in 17/06/1862
Other places with the same name (8)
- Knox County, Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 62,423 people.
- Knox County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 49,053 people.
- Knox County, Maine county in Maine, United States with a population of 39,951 people.
- Knox County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 36,522 people.
- Knox County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 31,022 people.
- Knox County, Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 8,304 people.
- Knox County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 3,940 people.
- Knox County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 3,683 people.
Tennessee Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 936,017 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Davidson County | 694,176 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Nashville | 684,410 | The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area. |
| Memphis | 649,705 | The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area. |
| New South Memphis | 641,608 | This area of Memphis, situated in Shelby County at an elevation of 259 feet, is known for its rich musical heritage, particularly its influence on blues and rock and roll. |
| Hamilton County | 371,662 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Rutherford County | 339,261 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Williamson County | 245,348 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Montgomery County | 214,251 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Sumner County | 195,561 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Knoxville | 190,223 | The most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Chattanooga | 184,742 | The fourth most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Clarksville | 161,247 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Sullivan County | 158,755 | County in New York, United States |
| Murfreesboro | 150,757 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Wilson County | 148,130 | County in Tennessee, United States |