Knox County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17095 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 49,046 | — | #1,026 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $57,030 | -24.1% | #2,328 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.6 years | +9.5% | #1,316 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $111,900 | -60.3% | #2,819 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $788 | -32.2% | #2,196 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.6% | +15.6% | #1,866 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Knox County has a population of 49,046, making it the #1,026 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.6 years, which is 9.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Knox County is $57,030, ranking #2,328 out of 3,222 counties — 24.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.6% and unemployment stands at 5.1%.
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The median home value in Knox County is $111,900 (-60.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $788/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.8%.
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95.0% of residents in Knox County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.6% above the national rate.
About Knox County, Illinois
Knox County, Illinois has a total population of 49,046, making it the 1,026th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Knox County is 42.6 years, which is 9.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Knox County is $57,030, which ranks #2,328 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1%.
The median home value in Knox County is $111,900, 60.3% below the national median. Renters in Knox County pay a median gross rent of $788 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Knox County, 21.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 37.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.8 min.
Knox County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 79.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (8.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.4%).
All data for Knox County, Illinois comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.