Alcoa is a city located in Blount County Tennessee. Alcoa has a 2024 population of 14,142. Alcoa is currently growing at a rate of 5.94% annually and its population has increased by 28.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,968 in 2020.
The average household income in Alcoa is $78,761 with a poverty rate of 11.67%. The median age in Alcoa is 36.3 years: 36 years for males, and 37.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alcoa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,524 | 76.83% |
| Black or African American | 1,171 | 10.55% |
| Two or more races | 1,103 | 9.94% |
| Asian | 220 | 1.98% |
| Other race | 57 | 0.51% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,458 | 2.48 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
| Married | 1,812 | 3.06 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Non Family | 1,755 | 1.1 | 51.6 | 48.4 |
| Female | 639 | 4.43 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
| Male | 252 | 2.98 | 52.8 | 47.2 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
64.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 699 | 8.84% |
| Associates Degree | 625 | 7.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,601 | 20.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 880 | 11.13% |
| High School Graduate | 2,572 | 32.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 90 | 1.14% |
| Some College | 1,437 | 18.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,171 | 5,656 | 2,159 |
| Black | 829 | 829 | 276 |
| 2+ Races | 567 | 489 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 521 | 294 | 14 |
| Asian | 127 | 80 | 32 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 34.99%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,132 | $50,263 | $47,436 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,870 | $71,905 | $68,571 |
| High School Graduate | $29,265 | $29,679 | $29,030 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,380 | $45,428 | $24,071 |
| Overall | $38,817 | $45,730 | $35,301 |
| Some College | $39,290 | $45,139 | $36,453 |
$38,817
Average Earnings
$45,730
Average Male
$35,301
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.29% of Alcoa residents speak only English, while 8.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,023 | 515 | 6.42% |
| Multiple | 1,103 | 474 | 42.97% |
| Hispanic | 1,030 | 326 | 31.65% |
| Black | 1,171 | 206 | 17.59% |
| Asian | 220 | 65 | 29.55% |
| Other | 57 | 32 | 56.14% |
11.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.39%
Male Poverty Rate
13.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alcoa is Other, with 56.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alcoa is White, with 6.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.35% |
| Some College | 5.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 53.9% |
| Female Employed | 5.51% |
| Male Employed | 4.61% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,484 | $94,487 |
| Households | $63,580 | $78,761 |
| Married Families | $91,596 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,302 | $49,324 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.5%
Male Marriage Rate
44.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
526
Number of Veterans
526
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 211 |
| Second Gulf War | 117 |
| First Gulf War | 110 |
| Korea | 48 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 195 |
| 65 to 74 | 116 |
| 55 to 64 | 95 |
| 35 to 54 | 64 |
| 18 to 34 | 56 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 458 | 6.79% |
| Black | 68 | 7.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.8%
Labor Force Participation
66.1%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
60.14%
Born in Alcoa
92.19%
Native Born
7.81%
Foreign Born
3.36%
Non Citizen
4.45%
Naturalized
92.19% of Alcoa residents were born in the United States, with 60.14% having been born in Tennessee. 3.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 18,111 | 794 | 4.59% |
| 2028 | 17,317 | 794 | 4.81% |
| 2027 | 16,523 | 794 | 5.05% |
| 2026 | 15,729 | 793 | 5.31% |
| 2025 | 14,936 | 794 | 5.61% |
| 2024 | 14,142 | 793 | 5.94% |
| 2023 | 13,349 | 1,665 | 14.25% |
| 2022 | 11,684 | 183 | 1.59% |
| 2021 | 11,501 | 533 | 4.86% |
| 2020 | 10,968 | 964 | 9.64% |
| 2019 | 10,004 | 102 | 1.03% |
| 2018 | 9,902 | 521 | 5.55% |
| 2017 | 9,381 | 66 | 0.71% |
| 2016 | 9,315 | 84 | 0.91% |
| 2015 | 9,231 | 82 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 9,149 | 592 | 6.92% |
| 2013 | 8,557 | 70 | 0.82% |
| 2012 | 8,487 | 74 | 0.88% |
| 2011 | 8,413 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 8,413 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,734 | 1,334 | 20.84% |
| 1990 | 6,400 | -470 | -6.84% |
| 1980 | 6,870 | -869 | -11.23% |
| 1970 | 7,739 | 1,344 | 21.02% |
| 1960 | 6,395 | 40 | 0.63% |
| 1950 | 6,355 | 1,224 | 23.85% |
| 1940 | 5,131 | -124 | -2.36% |
| 1930 | 5,255 | 1,897 | 56.49% |
| 1920 | 3,358 | -14,753 | -81.46% |