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Knox County

Texas · 3,719 residents · 850.621 sq mi
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Knox County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,055. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $42,900. Households here earn about 35% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
3,719
−13%since 2000
from 4,253 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+3%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,055
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,453 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,375
+52%since 2000
from $13,443 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction18%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing4.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade0.6%
US avg: 10.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,900
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$449
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.2%
−52.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
26.2% rent
Vacancy rate
21.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+18%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(2,829)
Black6.9%(292)
Hispanic / Latino25.1%(1,067)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.6%(2,533)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.1%(2,347)
Black5.6%(209)
Hispanic / Latino29.6%(1,101)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0.5%(19)
Diversity Score62.7%(2,330)
Diversity Score
63
+5%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
+15%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.8%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Compare Knox County to nearby counties

KNOX COUNTY VS
Foard County
Income$61,563+92%
Home value$70,700+65%
Population1,044−67%
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KNOX COUNTY VS
King County
Income$46,645+46%
Home value$52,100+21%
Population192−94%
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KNOX COUNTY VS
Baylor County
Income$45,370+42%
Home value$103,100+140%
Population3,472+9%
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KNOX COUNTY VS
Haskell County
Income$60,653+89%
Home value$98,700+130%
Population5,499+72%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Knox County, Texas?

Knox County, Texas has about 3,719 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Knox County, Texas earns about $32,055 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Knox County, Texas expensive?

In Knox County, Texas, the median home is worth about $42,900, and the typical rent is about $449 a month.

How educated are people in Knox County, Texas?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Knox County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Knox County, Texas?

About 16.0% of people in Knox County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Knox County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Knox County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,118 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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