Knox County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21121 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 29,865 | — | #1,480 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $32,527 | -56.7% | #3,137 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.7 years | +2.1% | #2,199 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $118,700 | -57.9% | #2,698 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $681 | -41.4% | #2,823 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 36.9% | +192.9% | #3,145 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Knox County has a population of 29,865, making it the #1,480 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Knox County is $32,527, ranking #3,137 out of 3,222 counties — 56.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 36.9% and unemployment stands at 8.1%.
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The median home value in Knox County is $118,700 (-57.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $681/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.3%.
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91.4% of residents in Knox County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.4% below the national rate.
About Knox County, Kentucky
Knox County, Kentucky has a total population of 29,865, making it the 1,480th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Knox County is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Knox County is $32,527, which ranks #3,137 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 56.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 36.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1%.
The median home value in Knox County is $118,700, 57.9% below the national median. Renters in Knox County pay a median gross rent of $681 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Knox County, 13.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 59.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.3 min.
Knox County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 95.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.3%).
All data for Knox County, Kentucky 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.