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Knox County

Kentucky · 31,883 residents · 386.33 sq mi
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Knox County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,493. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $65,000. The poverty rate of 36.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
31,883
Unchangedsince 2000
from 31,795 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
38.5
+9%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Age distribution, 2010
Under 56.8%(2,162)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 96.6%(2,096)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 146.9%(2,198)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 197.5%(2,377)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 246.4%(2,056)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3411.4%(3,650)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4413.2%(4,221)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5414.1%(4,509)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6412.4%(3,964)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 748.8%(2,816)
US avg: 7%
75 to 844.3%(1,372)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1.4%(462)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,493
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,294 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,101
+32%since 2000
from $10,660 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
36.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 34.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.507
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$456
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $327 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.7%
−40.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
33.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Knox County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(30,970)
Black0.8%(262)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(180)
Asian0.2%(50)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(30,805)
Black1.1%(344)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(270)
Asian0.2%(67)
Other0.3%(109)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.4%(133)
Spaniard0.1%(42)
Ancestry
American44.8%(14,225)
Irish10.9%(3,458)
German6%(1,893)
English5.2%(1,656)
Scotch-Irish2.2%(714)
Italian1.2%(378)
French0.9%(296)
Dutch0.7%(207)
Scottish0.4%(118)
Swedish0.2%(73)
Turkish0.2%(58)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.2%(56)
Greek0.2%(55)
Russian0.1%(47)
Welsh0.1%(38)
Norwegian0.1%(30)
Brazilian0%(15)
Hungarian0%(11)
British0%(9)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Scotch-Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
62.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 54.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+22%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% 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
14.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.2%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married33.3%(3,893)
Married48.6%(5,683)
Widowed4.1%(478)
Divorced13.9%(1,629)
Women 15+
Never married19.1%(2,357)
Married50.9%(6,290)
Widowed11.2%(1,387)
Divorced18.8%(2,325)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Knox County, Kentucky?

Knox County, Kentucky has about 31,883 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Knox County, Kentucky?

The typical household in Knox County, Kentucky earns about $21,493 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Knox County, Kentucky expensive?

In Knox County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $65,000, and the typical rent is about $456 a month.

How educated are people in Knox County, Kentucky?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Knox County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Knox County, Kentucky?

About 36.5% of people in Knox County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Knox County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Knox County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,207 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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