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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Knox City

Texas · 1,219 residents · 0.833 sq mi
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Knox City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,583. Population has fallen 15% since 1990, a loss of 221 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $25,600. With a median age of 42.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 36% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,219
−15%since 1990
from 1,440 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,463 / sq mi
−15%since 1990
from 1,729 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.1
+16%since 1990
from 36.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7609461K1K2K1990201020202024Knox City
2024974
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,583
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,942 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,732
+68%since 1990
from $8,762 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.2%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 22.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$25,600
−33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$346
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $267 in 1990
US average: $602
77.8%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 77.7% in 1990
22.2% rent
1.0
−35%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(1,119)
Black10.8%(155)
Hispanic / Latino22.2%(319)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score68.2%(983)
2000
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(802)
Black8.5%(104)
Hispanic / Latino23.5%(287)
Asian0.4%(5)
Diversity Score60.9%(742)
61
−11%since 1990
from 68 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.5%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.3%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 58.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.4 min
+10%since 1990
from 10.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Knox City, Texas?

Knox City, Texas has about 1,219 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Knox City, Texas earns about $25,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Knox City, Texas expensive?

In Knox City, Texas, the median home is worth about $25,600, and the typical rent is about $346 a month.

How educated are people in Knox City, Texas?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Knox City, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Knox City, Texas?

About 20.2% of people in Knox City, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Knox City, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Knox City, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 221 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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