Census-designated place · Tennessee
Halls, Knox County, Tennessee
Halls, Knox County, census-designated place, in Knox County, Tennessee. Halls, Knox County had 10,272 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,002). GEOID 4731810.
Residents, 2020-2024
10,272
±1,002 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 10,341
Median household income
$90,933
±$14,341 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$321,300
±$21,347 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$1,178
±$229 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
Where is Halls, Knox County and what county is it in?
Halls, Knox County is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Knox County, Tennessee. It covers 8.8 square miles of land, 1,171 residents per square mile in 2020.
Halls, Knox County is in the Knoxville, TN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 9 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Halls, Knox County, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Halls, Knox County's population at 10,272 (±1,002). The 2020 Census counted 10,341 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Halls, Knox County is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Halls, Knox County | Knox County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,272 ±1,002 | 494,148 | – |
| Households | 4,426 ±421 | 201,146 | – |
| Average household size | 2.31 ±0.15 | 2.39 | – |
| Housing units | 4,564 ±416 | 218,661 | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Halls, Knox County?
The median resident of Halls, Knox County is 51.6 years old; 16.9% are under 18 and 27.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.0%. 5.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Halls, Knox County | Knox County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.6 ±4.5 | 37.4 | – |
| Under 18 years | 16.9% ±3.7 pts | 20.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 27.1% ±5.4 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Male | 50.3% ±3.1 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.0% ±3.5 pts | 6.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.3% ±3.7 pts | 79.1% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.8 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.7% ±2.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±0.9 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.6% ±3.5 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.3% ±3.4 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.8% ±3.1 pts | 6.7% | – |
| With a disability | 13.1% ±3.8 pts | 12.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.4% ±2.6 pts | 8.3% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.9% ±1.8 pts | 92.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 35.7% ±6.2 pts | 41.0% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.0% ±3.1 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.6% ±5.2 pts | 86.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.9% ±3.8 pts | 3.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Halls, Knox County earn?
Half of Halls, Knox County's 4,426 households earn less than $90,933 a year (±$14,341), against $74,222 in Knox County and $69,595 in Tennessee. 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Halls, Knox County | Knox County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $90,933 ±$14,341 | $74,222 | – |
| Mean household income | $101,942 ±$8,983 | $104,460 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,248 ±$3,805 | $43,351 | – |
| People below the poverty line | 8.0% ±2.6 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.3% ±7.2 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.2% ±3.2 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.6% ±3.3 pts | 95.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.4% ±3.3 pts | 89.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Halls, Knox County?
Owners occupy 86.7% of Halls, Knox County's occupied homes and renters 13.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $321,300 by its owner (±$21,347). The median renter pays $1,178 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Halls, Knox County | Knox County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $321,300 ±$21,347 | $320,900 | – |
| Median gross rent | $1,178 ±$229 | $1,261 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 21.3% ±18.0 pts | 41.0% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,630 ±$128 | $1,589 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 86.7% ±5.4 pts | 65.2% | – |
| Renter-occupied homes | 13.3% ±5.4 pts | 34.8% | – |
| Housing units | 4,564 ±416 | 218,661 | – |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.5% ±2.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±7.4 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.5% ±5.1 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.2% ±1.9 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.1% ±4.6 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.3% ±1.9 pts | 5.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Halls, Knox County work and get to work?
86.8% of Halls, Knox County's workers drive alone and 8.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.4 minutes.
| Measure | Halls, Knox County | Knox County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.5% ±5.9 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.6% ±1.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 86.8% ±4.5 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.2% ±3.1 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.8% ±3.3 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.4 min ±2.2 | 22.2 min | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Halls, Knox County?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Halls, Knox County, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $80,697 (Tract 62.02) to $85,000 (Tract 62.08).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 62.02Knox County | 4,941 | $80,697 |
| Tract 62.08Knox County | 5,110 | $85,000 |
| Tract 62.03Knox County | 4,526 | $58,626 |
| Tract 62.05Knox County | 5,256 | $113,929 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Halls, Knox County) · Census block assignment files
How does Halls, Knox County compare with other places in Tennessee?
Halls, Knox County ranks 44th of 287 places in Tennessee with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 65th | 289 |
| Residents per square mile | 51st | 289 |
| Median household income | 44th | 287 |
| Per capita income | 45th | 289 |
| Median home value | 56th | 285 |
| Median gross rent | 62nd | 265 |
| Poverty rate | 191st | 239 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48th | 276 |
| Median age | 16th | 289 |
| Owner-occupied share | 47th | 289 |
| Work from home | 123rd | 167 |
| Travel time to work | 153rd | 288 |
Halls, Knox County's figures with every place in Tennessee (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Halls, Knox County?
18 of the 57 figures for Halls, Knox County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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