Knoxville Population 2026
Knoxville has a population of 190,740, making it the #134 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Tennessee. Roughly 0.1% of United States's population lives here. It is about 46× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
190,740
Rank in United States
#134
Coordinates
35.96°N, 83.92°W
~276 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
690 km
428 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tennessee
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 689,447 | #21 |
| Memphis | 633,104 | #28 |
| Chattanooga | 181,099 | #144 |
| Clarksville | 166,722 | #159 |
| Murfreesboro | 165,430 | #161 |
| East Chattanooga | 154,024 | #175 |
| Franklin | 72,639 | #524 |
| Cordova | 68,779 | #558 |
Cities near Knoxville
- Farragut21,919 people · ~23 km away
- Maryville28,464 people · ~23 km away
- Oak Ridge29,302 people · ~32 km away
- Sevierville16,490 people · ~34 km away
- Morristown29,478 people · ~63 km away
- Greeneville15,094 people · ~101 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Knoxville?
Knoxville has a population of 190,740 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #134 biggest city in United States.
What state is Knoxville in?
Knoxville is located in Tennessee, United States.
Is Knoxville the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 690 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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