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Knox

Indiana · 3,704 residents · 3.956 sq mi
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Knox has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $78,900. The poverty rate of 25.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,704
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,721 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
936 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 941 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.2
−2%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,750
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,891 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,164
−12%since 2000
from $16,184 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,900
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$571
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.1%
−24.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+38%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(3,574)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(85)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(245)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(3,513)
Black0.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(109)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0.9%(32)
Diversity Score10.9%(404)
Diversity Score
11
+66%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+32%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.0%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.7%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Knox, Indiana?

Knox, Indiana has about 3,704 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Knox, Indiana?

The typical household in Knox, Indiana earns about $25,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Knox, Indiana expensive?

In Knox, Indiana, the median home is worth about $78,900, and the typical rent is about $571 a month.

How educated are people in Knox, Indiana?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Knox, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Knox, Indiana?

About 25.6% of people in Knox, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Knox, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Knox, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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