Powell
Census-designated place in Knox County, Tennessee
Powell is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Knox County, Tennessee, with 13,802 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 997 ft (304 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Karns, 6.0 miles SW.
- 13,802residents (2020 Census)
- 997 ftelevation · 304 m
- 8.5 sq miland area · 22.1 km²
- 1,616 / sq mipopulation density
- 37849ZIP code
About Powell
Powell, formerly known as Powell Station, is a census-designated place in Knox County, Tennessee. The area is located in the Emory Road corridor (State Route 131), just north of Knoxville, southeast of Clinton, and east of Oak Ridge. It had a population of 13,802 during the 2020 census. It is included in the Knoxville, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Powell
- Median household income
- $82,434
- Median home value
- $299,400
- Median rent
- $1,276/mo
- Median age
- 37.5
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Powell had 13,802 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,802 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,616 per sq mi (624 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Powell at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Knox County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 13,802 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.54 sq mi (22.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.0359° N, 84.0297° W |
| ZIP code | 37849 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4760480 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Powell
- Karns6.0 mi SW
- Halls6.2 mi NE
- Knoxville6.4 mi SE
- Clinton7.0 mi NW
- Andersonville11.1 mi N
- John Sevier11.4 mi E
- Norris12.4 mi N
- Briceville13.0 mi NW
- Farragut13.9 mi SW
- Louisville14.8 mi S
- Rocky Top14.8 mi NW
- Rockford14.9 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Powell
What county is Powell in?
Powell is in Knox County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Powell, TN?
13,802 people lived in Powell at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Powell, TN?
The ZIP code of Powell is 37849.
What is the elevation of Powell?
997 feet (304 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Powell?
Karns (6.0 mi), Halls (6.2 mi), Knoxville (6.4 mi), Clinton (7.0 mi), Andersonville (11.1 mi).
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