Population 7,487 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Friendsville
Household size in Friendsville
| Period | Friendsville | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.40 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.46 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.52 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.67 | 2.47 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.23 | +0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.67 people per household, Friendsville sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the Knoxville area overall, where it has 2.47 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.44, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Friendsville
| Period | Friendsville | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.4 | 40.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.9 | 41.0 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.7 | 41.6 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.3 | 41.6 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +1.6 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Friendsville skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 41.4 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Friendsville
| Period | Friendsville | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 9.6% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 9.4% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 9.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 9.4% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Friendsville: 5.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 4.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 202 Tennessee cities with 5,000+ people, only 16 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Friendsville
Renters in Friendsville
| Period | Friendsville | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 28.6% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 31.2% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 31.1% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.1% | 29.6% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 18.1% of households in Friendsville rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than four in ten owners (43.5%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 1.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Friendsville
| Period | Friendsville | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 9.9% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 11.7% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 9.9% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | −0.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.4% of the housing in Friendsville, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 4.9 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Friendsville
| Period | Friendsville | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1985 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Friendsville has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1994, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1987 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Friendsville
| Period | Friendsville | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $627 | $707 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $780 | $787 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $844 | $882 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,356 | $1,212 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$729 | +$505 | +$526 | +$606 |
The median renter in Friendsville pays $1,356 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in the Knoxville area overall ($1,212). Rents are up $729 a month from 2006–10, a 116% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 26.1% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Friendsville
Bachelor's degrees in Friendsville
| Period | Friendsville | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 26.7% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 27.7% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.7% | 30.0% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.9% | 33.5% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.1 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults 25 and older in Friendsville (25.9%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 11.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Friendsville
| Period | Friendsville | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.3% | 84.6% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.3% | 86.9% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.5% | 88.9% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.4% | 90.9% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +6.3 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Friendsville is close to the national rate: 90.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 8.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Friendsville
| Period | Friendsville | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 7.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 8.2% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 4.9% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 3.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Friendsville has been low: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.3 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Friendsville compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendsville | 2.67 | 44.3 | 5.8% | 18.1% | 14.4% | 1994 | $1,356 | 25.9% | 90.4% | 2.5% |
| Greenback | 2.69 | 41.7 | 8.2% | 11.9% | 9.3% | 1996 | $1,077 | 19.9% | 90.0% | 2.3% |
| Glendale | 2.56 | 44.2 | 4.4% | 10.6% | 8.4% | 2000 | $887 | 37.3% | 97.6% | 1.1% |
| Maryville | 2.51 | 44.3 | 8.3% | 22.5% | 8.2% | 1987 | $1,094 | 29.1% | 91.6% | 3.5% |
| Louisville | 2.35 | 46.0 | 6.7% | 27.4% | 10.3% | 1989 | $980 | 33.9% | 92.2% | 4.2% |
| Alcoa | 2.53 | 38.7 | 14.4% | 33.3% | 11.0% | 1972 | $1,265 | 33.2% | 90.6% | 2.3% |
| Morganton | 2.71 | 43.0 | 13.2% | 9.1% | 12.4% | 1990 | $1,060 | 13.9% | 90.1% | 3.6% |
| Farragut | 2.67 | 45.2 | 4.7% | 13.9% | 2.7% | 1992 | $1,992 | 64.0% | 97.3% | 2.5% |
| Tellico Village | 1.98 | 69.8 | 4.8% | 5.0% | 10.5% | 2002 | $962 | 52.6% | 97.8% | 1.9% |
| Lenoir City | 2.52 | 44.3 | 8.1% | 23.2% | 7.4% | 1988 | $1,162 | 29.2% | 89.4% | 3.0% |
| Rockford | 2.56 | 41.1 | 11.0% | 29.9% | 14.1% | 1985 | $1,032 | 23.7% | 92.0% | 1.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Friendsville. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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