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Knox City

Missouri · 216 residents · 0.211 sq mi
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Knox City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,679. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $35,400. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 51% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
216
−3%since 2000
from 223 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,024 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,057 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.7
+3%since 2000
from 48.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
841411992563131990201020202024Knox City
2024103
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,679
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,417 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,841
+20%since 2000
from $10,696 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.8%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing6.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$35,400
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.8%
−42.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
22.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+52%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(217)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(212)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
−25%since 2000
from 30.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
59.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
27.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% 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
2.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.5%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
Female
58.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Knox City, Missouri?

Knox City, Missouri has about 216 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Knox City, Missouri?

The typical household in Knox City, Missouri earns about $22,679 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Knox City, Missouri expensive?

In Knox City, Missouri, the median home is worth about $35,400, and the typical rent is about $300 a month.

How educated are people in Knox City, Missouri?

About 6.1% of adults age 25 and over in Knox City, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Knox City, Missouri?

About 31.8% of people in Knox City, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Knox City, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Knox City, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 43 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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