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Knoxville, TN vs Atlanta, GA

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- Atlanta is 0% more densely populated than Knoxville.
- People are 16.1% less likely to be married in Atlanta.
- The Median Age is 0.1 years younger in Atlanta.
 Knoxville, TNAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock492,204329,725,481
 Female Population51.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock33.438.4
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 Population - 2010178,269  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock416,474285,036,114
 Population - 1990165,121  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock23.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now15.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,630.393.4
 Land Area98.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Knoxville, TNAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 207.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock7.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Knoxville, TNAtlanta, GAUnited States
 White72.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock47.7%12.2%
 Asian1.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock5.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Knoxville, TNAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Married Population36.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock29.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock69.2%50.2%
 Never Married43.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.1%10.8%
 Widowed6.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.062.60
 Households82,586  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock92,65080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children25.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock37.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households43,037  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock23.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.5%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Knoxville    122 Reviews

What’s not to like? Friendly folks, mountains, rivers, lakes, streams, trees, amazing southern cuisine. Minimal traffic, solid museums, kid friendly everything, great  More

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I lived in Knoxville for 3 years and still go there to see a doctor of mine until my treatment is over. You could not pay me to return to Knoxville now that I foster  More

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Over 4 years ago

This is my second residence in Knoxville and I'm loving my return after a 30 year absence. I love the city and county and the atmosphere surrounding them. What's not to  More

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Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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