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Knox City

Texas · 1,130 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 $27,010. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $37,500. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 46% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,130
−7%since 2000
from 1,219 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,357 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,463 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
+1%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7609461K1K2K1990201020202024Knox City
2024974
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,010
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,583 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,607
+33%since 2000
from $14,732 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing15.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.4%
Information5.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$487
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
21.0%
−56.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
27.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+39%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(802)
Black8.5%(104)
Hispanic / Latino23.5%(287)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.9%(742)
2010
White, non-Hispanic61.8%(698)
Black6.5%(74)
Hispanic / Latino30.4%(344)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0.8%(9)
Diversity Score64.8%(732)
Diversity Score
65
+7%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.2 min
+16%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% 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
8.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.4%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Knox City, Texas?

Knox City, Texas has about 1,130 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Knox City, Texas earns about $27,010 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 $37,500, and the typical rent is about $487 a month.

How educated are people in Knox City, Texas?

About 9.9% 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 15.0% 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 310 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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