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Alcoa, TN


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Alcoa, Tennessee

Introduction to Alcoa, Tennessee

Alcoa, Tennessee, in Blount county, is 12 miles S of Knoxville, Tennessee and 143 miles N of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is located in the Knoxville metropolitan area. Alcoa has a population of 7,734.

Alcoa History

Alcoa was formerly known as North Maryville. The area is the site of a large aluminum smelting plant, which is operated and owned by the Alcoa Corporation. The town was officially incorporated under its present name in 1914.

Alcoa and nearby Attractions

  • American Museum of Science and Energy
  • Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge
  • East Tennessee Discovery Center
  • Panther Creek State Park
  • Cove Lake State Park
  • Oak Ridge Art Center

Things To Do In Alcoa

Local golfers can enjoy a round at the Pine Lakes Golf Club or the Egwani Farms Golf Course. The Midland Shopping Center is a popular shopping center in the area. Local churches include the Central Baptist Church, Pilgrim Temple and Clarks Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Goddard Field, Cover Lake State Park and Rock Garden Park are all nearby as well.

Alcoa Transportation

Knoxville McGhee Tyson is the nearest major airport.

Alcoa Higher Education

The nearby institutions of higher educational include The University of Tennessee, Roane State Community College, Walters State Community College and Lee University.

High Points

Alcoa strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 12%Alcoa Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 13%Alcoa Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 14%Alcoa Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Alcoa, TN

Comparing Alcoa to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population87
Senior Citizens87
Racial Diversity79
Female Share of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Women69
Male Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men59
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults59
Median Family Income58
People Above Poverty47
People in Middle Class or Better48

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use48
Walking and Biking to Work23
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Affordability of Rents84
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Housing Recently Built41
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime11
Low Violent Crime11

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