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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Knox County

Nebraska · 9,534 residents · 1,108.235 sq mi
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Knox County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,877. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $24,600. With a median age of 40.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 31% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

9,534
+2%vs 2000
vs 9,374 in 2000
1990 – 2025
9 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.7
−5%vs 2000
vs 43.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8K9K9K9K10K1990201020202024Knox County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,877
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,564 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,881
−29%vs 2000
vs $13,971 in 2000
US average: $14,340
20.0%
+4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$24,600
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $45,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$202
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $264 in 2000
US average: $450
73.4%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.0% in 2000
26.6% rent
1.4
−17%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(8,559)
Black0.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(85)
Asian0.2%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(289)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(9,034)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(13)
Other5.1%(487)
Diversity Score12.4%(1,186)
12
+303%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.8%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.1%
−10.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.3%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

34.5 min
+163%vs 2000
vs 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Knox County, Nebraska?

Knox County, Nebraska has about 9,534 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Knox County, Nebraska earns about $17,877 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Knox County, Nebraska expensive?

In Knox County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $24,600, and the typical rent is about $202 a month.

How educated are people in Knox County, Nebraska?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Knox County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Knox County, Nebraska?

About 20.0% of people in Knox County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

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

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