This was 15.2 percent lower than the state average of 41.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 7,154.
92.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Knoxville for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population | 
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 389 | 7.8 | 
| Regular high school diploma | 1,523 | 30.6 | 
| GED or alternative credential | 225 | 4.5 | 
| Some college, less than 1 year | 623 | 12.5 | 
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 925 | 18.6 | 
| Associate's degree | 348 | 7 | 
| Bachelor's degree | 678 | 13.6 | 
| Master's degree | 160 | 3.2 | 
| Professional school degree | 78 | 1.6 | 
| Doctorate degree | 27 | 0.5 | 

 
               
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