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Knox City

Texas · 1,065 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 $33,953. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $37,900. Households here earn about 47% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,065
−13%since 2000
from 1,219 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,279 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,463 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+1%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7609461K1K2K1990201020202024Knox City
2024974
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,953
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,455
+32%since 2000
from $14,732 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,900
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$545
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
22.6% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.6%(581)
Black4.2%(45)
Hispanic / Latino36.8%(392)
Asian0.8%(8)
Other2.2%(23)
Diversity Score68.9%(734)
Diversity Score
69
+13%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.3 min
−1%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 50.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.0%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
11.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.5%
−62.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Knox City, Texas?

Knox City, Texas has about 1,065 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Knox City, Texas earns about $33,953 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 $37,900, and the typical rent is about $545 a month.

How educated are people in Knox City, Texas?

About 17.0% 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 12.7% 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 375 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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