Knox County, Maine
ME · FIPS 23013 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 41,003 | — | #1,186 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $74,096 | -1.4% | #904 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 49.5 years | +27.2% | #252 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $324,900 | +15.3% | #510 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,165 | +0.2% | #595 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% | -35.0% | #396 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Knox County has a population of 41,003, making it the #1,186 most populous county in the US. The median age is 49.5 years, which is 27.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Knox County is $74,096, ranking #904 out of 3,222 counties — 1.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 8.2% and unemployment stands at 3.9%.
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The median home value in Knox County is $324,900 (+15.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,165/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.7%.
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94.5% of residents in Knox County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.0% above the national rate.
About Knox County, Maine
Knox County, Maine has a total population of 41,003, making it the 1,186th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Knox County is 49.5 years, which is 27.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Knox County is $74,096, which ranks #904 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9%.
The median home value in Knox County is $324,900, 15.3% above the national median. Renters in Knox County pay a median gross rent of $1,165 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Knox County, 39.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 17.9% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.6 min.
Knox County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.2% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.9%).
All data for Knox County, Maine 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.