Knox County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29103 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,756 | — | #2,979 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $57,788 | -23.1% | #2,277 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.1 years | +3.1% | #2,089 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $101,400 | -64.0% | #2,968 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $666 | -42.7% | #2,883 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% | -5.6% | #1,254 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Knox County has a population of 3,756, making it the #2,979 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.1 years, which is 3.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Knox County is $57,788, ranking #2,277 out of 3,222 counties — 23.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.9% and unemployment stands at 1.1%.
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The median home value in Knox County is $101,400 (-64.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $666/mo and the homeownership rate is 85.1%.
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74.5% of residents in Knox County have health insurance coverage, which is 18.7% below the national rate.
About Knox County, Missouri
Knox County, Missouri has a total population of 3,756, making it the 2,979th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Knox County is 40.1 years, which is 3.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Knox County is $57,788, which ranks #2,277 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 23.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1%.
The median home value in Knox County is $101,400, 64.0% below the national median. Renters in Knox County pay a median gross rent of $666 per month. The homeownership rate is 85.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Knox County, 15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 53.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 74.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.5 min.
Knox County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.8% of the population, followed by Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (2.0%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
All data for Knox County, Missouri 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.