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Maryville, Tennessee

Maryville is a city located in Blount County, Tennessee. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 23,120. It is the county seat of Blount County6.

Geography Maryville is located at 35°44'59" North, 83°58'33" West (35.749857, -83.975805)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 41.2 km² (15.9 mi²). 41.2 km² (15.9 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 23,120 people, 9,050 households, and 6,045 families residing in the city. The population density is 560.7/km² (1,452.4/mi²). There are 9,795 housing units at an average density of 237.6/km² (615.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 93.59% White, 2.95% African American, 0.22% Native American, 1.55% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.53% from other races, and 1.14% from two or more races. 1.38% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 9,050 households out of which 32.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% are married couples living together, 11.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% are non-families. 29.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.38 and the average family size is 2.95.

In the city the population is spread out with 23.9% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 85.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 81.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $40,143, and the median income for a family is $49,182. Males have a median income of $35,434 versus $23,444 for females. The per capita income for the city is $21,556. 10.1% of the population and 7.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 12.3% are under the age of 18 and 9.6% are 65 or older.



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