Knoxville
City in Marion County, Iowa

Knoxville is a city in Marion County, Iowa, with 7,595 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 909 ft (277 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Harvey, 9.3 miles E.
- 7,595residents (2020 Census)
- 909 ftelevation · 277 m
- 4.6 sq miland area · 12.0 km²
- 1,645 / sq mipopulation density
- 50138ZIP code
About Knoxville
Knoxville is a city in and the county seat of Marion County, Iowa, United States. The population was 7,595 at the time of the 2020 census, an increase from 7,313 in the 2010 census. Knoxville is home of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum, located next to the Knoxville Raceway dirt track. Knoxville is located 4 miles south of Lake Red Rock and Elk Rock State Park.
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Living in Knoxville
- Median household income
- $61,599
- Median home value
- $160,300
- Median rent
- $801/mo
- Median age
- 42.2
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Knoxville had 7,595 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,595 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,645 per sq mi (635 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Knoxville at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Marion County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,595 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.62 sq mi (12.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3185° N, 93.1026° W |
| ZIP code | 50138 |
| Official website | knoxvilleia.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1942015 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Knoxville
- Harvey9.3 mi E
- Melcher-Dallas9.6 mi SW
- Pleasantville10.0 mi NW
- Pella11.3 mi NE
- Marysville12.3 mi SE
- Bussey13.8 mi SE
- Monroe13.9 mi N
- Hamilton14.5 mi SE
- Swan14.9 mi NW
- Sandyville15.1 mi W
- Lovilia16.2 mi SE
- Leighton16.5 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Knoxville
What county is Knoxville in?
Knoxville is in Marion County, Iowa.
What is the population of Knoxville, IA?
7,595 people lived in Knoxville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Knoxville, IA?
The ZIP code of Knoxville is 50138.
What is the elevation of Knoxville?
909 feet (277 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Knoxville?
Harvey (9.3 mi), Melcher-Dallas (9.6 mi), Pleasantville (10.0 mi), Pella (11.3 mi), Marysville (12.3 mi).
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