Population 6,115 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Walland
Household size in Walland
| Period | Walland | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.40 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.63 | 2.46 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.65 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.47 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | +0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Walland run a little small, averaging 2.54 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has climbed from 2.41 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
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 Walland
| Period | Walland | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.5 | 40.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.8 | 41.0 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.1 | 41.6 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.4 | 41.6 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +1.6 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Walland skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 45.5, as it has nationally. Only 19 of the 202 Tennessee cities with 5,000+ people are older.
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 Walland
| Period | Walland | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 9.6% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 9.4% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 9.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 9.4% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Walland: 5.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 5.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only nine of the 202 Tennessee cities with 5,000+ people 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 Walland
Renters in Walland
| Period | Walland | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 28.6% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.8% | 31.2% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 31.1% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 29.6% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Walland is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 47.0% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Walland
| Period | Walland | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 9.9% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 11.7% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.0% | 9.9% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −0.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Walland: 17.0% of homes are empty, 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. Only 11 of the 202 Tennessee cities with 5,000+ people have a higher vacancy rate.
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 Walland
| Period | Walland | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1985 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Walland is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1996, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the west 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 Walland
| Period | Walland | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $564 | $707 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $821 | $787 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $683 | $882 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $988 | $1,212 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$425 | +$505 | +$526 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Walland costs $988 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $425 a month from 2006–10, a 75% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 24.7% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the south.
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 Walland
Bachelor's degrees in Walland
| Period | Walland | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 26.7% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.4% | 27.7% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.3% | 30.0% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.6% | 33.5% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Walland: 23.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.5 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the west.
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 Walland
| Period | Walland | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.3% | 84.6% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.7% | 86.9% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.8% | 88.9% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.3% | 90.9% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +6.3 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just as many adults in Walland have finished high school as nationally: 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Knoxville area as a whole (90.9%). The share with a diploma is up 8.0 points from 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 Walland
| Period | Walland | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 7.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.2% | 8.2% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 4.9% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 3.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.2 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Walland runs below the national rate: 3.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 8.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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).
Walland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walland | 2.54 | 47.4 | 5.0% | 14.4% | 17.0% | 1996 | $988 | 23.6% | 89.3% | 3.7% |
| Townsend | 2.19 | 56.9 | 7.2% | 21.7% | 36.9% | 1993 | $1,111 | 26.8% | 91.3% | 5.2% |
| Park Settlement | 2.20 | 50.7 | 8.3% | 22.9% | 38.6% | 1995 | $1,280 | 31.4% | 93.1% | 5.8% |
| Rockford | 2.56 | 41.1 | 11.0% | 29.9% | 14.1% | 1985 | $1,032 | 23.7% | 92.0% | 1.6% |
| Seymour | 2.59 | 44.1 | 9.5% | 18.5% | 11.0% | 1994 | $1,216 | 24.3% | 93.6% | 3.2% |
| Alcoa | 2.53 | 38.7 | 14.4% | 33.3% | 11.0% | 1972 | $1,265 | 33.2% | 90.6% | 2.3% |
| Maryville | 2.51 | 44.3 | 8.3% | 22.5% | 8.2% | 1987 | $1,094 | 29.1% | 91.6% | 3.5% |
| Wear Valley | 2.21 | 62.7 | 9.0% | 26.1% | 53.5% | 2000 | $867 | 29.9% | 84.3% | 0.0% |
| Louisville | 2.35 | 46.0 | 6.7% | 27.4% | 10.3% | 1989 | $980 | 33.9% | 92.2% | 4.2% |
| Tallassee | 2.38 | 53.7 | 8.0% | 16.9% | 36.4% | 1996 | $1,153 | 27.2% | 92.6% | 2.3% |
| Pigeon Forge | 2.68 | 37.0 | 14.9% | 43.5% | 48.6% | 1993 | $1,020 | 16.1% | 78.5% | 2.6% |
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 Walland. 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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