Background Report
Aerial view of the predominantly commercial Broadway corridor.
Population and Growth Trends
The North City sector’s population slowly increased from the 1990 to 2000 census. It gained roughly 2,000 people, rising to 25,343. It has continued to grow with an estimated 2005 population of 28,402. The largest growth has occurred in Census Tract 51 (Beverly area), which contains 65 percent of the growth since 1996. The population density is relatively low, only 2.35 persons per acre.
Demographic Characteristics
(As reflected in the 2000 census)
The median age of the area, 38.6, is slightly higher than the median age of Knox County, which is 36. This increase is due to the fact that 18 percent of the sector’s residents are 65 years or older. Also there have been the several new attached condominium developments constructed that are typically marketed to baby boomers and retired people.
- Table 1 shows housing characteristics from the 1990 and 2000 census.
- Table 2 shows population by sex, age and race.
- The average household income (1999) is $35,400 which is just slightly below the County average of $37,500.
| Table 1: Housing Characteristics North City Sector |
1990 |
2000 |
| Total Households |
10,447 |
11,486 |
| Families |
6,680 |
6,744 |
Married Couples
|
5,294 |
5,153 |
Single Parent Families with Children under 18
|
773 |
813 |
Male Headed
|
97 |
195 |
Female Headed
|
676 |
618 |
| Non-family Households |
3,767 |
4,742 |
| Households with individuals under 18 years |
Not available |
2,942 |
| Households with individuals 65 years and over |
Not available |
2,958 |
| Average Household Size |
2.23 |
2.16 |
| Average Family Size |
Not available |
2.79 |
| Total Housing Units |
11,341 |
12,682 |
Owner Occupied
|
6,017 |
6,870 |
Renter Occupied
|
4,430 |
4,616 |
Seasonal Use
|
19 |
55 |
Vacant
|
894 |
1,196 |
New residential development has taken place in the Beverly area.
| Table 2: Population Characteristics North City Sector |
| |
1990 |
2000 |
| Sex |
Male
|
10,707 |
11,889 |
Female
|
12,637 |
13,454 |
Total
|
23,344 |
25,343 |
| Age Group |
Under 5 years
|
1,398 |
1,504 |
5 to 9 years
|
1,215 |
1,306 |
10 to 14 years
|
1,124 |
1,280 |
15 to 19 years
|
1,323 |
1,359 |
20 to 24 years
|
1,866 |
1,856 |
25 to 34 years
|
4,237 |
3,867 |
35 to 44 years
|
3,416 |
3,892 |
45 to 54 years
|
2,301 |
3,499 |
55 to 59 years
|
1,071 |
1,259 |
60 to 64 years
|
1,360 |
1,061 |
65 to 74 years
|
2,366 |
2,110 |
75 to 84 years
|
1,266 |
1,730 |
85 years and over
|
401 |
620 |
Median Age
|
Not available |
38.6 |
| Race |
White
|
22,652 |
23,746 |
Black
|
558 |
933 |
Other
|
134 |
664 |
First Creek channelized near commecial development.
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