Knox County, Indiana
IN · FIPS 18083 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 36,007 | — | #1,316 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,237 | -18.5% | #1,962 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.0 years | +0.3% | #2,380 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $137,700 | -51.2% | #2,416 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $796 | -31.6% | #2,127 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.7% | +8.6% | #1,679 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Knox County has a population of 36,007, making it the #1,316 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.0 years, which is 0.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Knox County is $61,237, ranking #1,962 out of 3,222 counties — 18.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.7% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.
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The median home value in Knox County is $137,700 (-51.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $796/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.8%.
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94.0% of residents in Knox County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.5% above the national rate.
About Knox County, Indiana
Knox County, Indiana has a total population of 36,007, making it the 1,316th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Knox County is 39.0 years, which is 0.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Knox County is $61,237, which ranks #1,962 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.
The median home value in Knox County is $137,700, 51.2% below the national median. Renters in Knox County pay a median gross rent of $796 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Knox County, 19.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.9 min.
Knox County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.0%).
All data for Knox County, Indiana 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.