Knightsen is a CDP located in Contra Costa County California. Knightsen has a 2024 population of 1,659. Knightsen is currently growing at a rate of 0.42% annually and its population has increased by 50.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,100 in 2020.
The average household income in Knightsen is $145,750 with a poverty rate of 3.4%. The median age in Knightsen is 39.5 years: 39.5 years for males, and 44.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Knightsen was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,173 | 71.26% |
| Two or more races | 205 | 12.45% |
| Other race | 137 | 8.32% |
| Asian | 111 | 6.74% |
| Native American | 20 | 1.22% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 556 | 2.96 | 93.9 | 6.1 |
| Married | 414 | 3.53 | 95.2 | 4.8 |
| Non Family | 122 | 1.18 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
| Female | 15 | 2.07 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 5 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
3.43
Average Family Size
2.96
Average Household Size
93.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 102 | 8.36% |
| Associates Degree | 39 | 3.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 259 | 21.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 36 | 2.95% |
| High School Graduate | 377 | 30.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 68 | 5.57% |
| Some College | 339 | 27.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 770 | 753 | 227 |
| Hispanic | 333 | 180 | 33 |
| Other Race | 137 | 42 | 0 |
| Asian | 111 | 111 | 35 |
| 2+ Races | 108 | 108 | 33 |
| Native American | 20 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 31.53%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $135,556 | $136,551 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $65,875 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $42,721 |
| Overall | $62,689 | $76,523 | $36,979 |
| Some College | $50,931 | $63,636 | $31,033 |
$62,689
Average Earnings
$76,523
Average Male
$36,979
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
68.75% of Knightsen residents speak only English, while 31.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,033 | 40 | 3.87% |
| Multiple | 205 | 16 | 7.8% |
| Hispanic | 468 | 16 | 3.42% |
3.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.33%
Male Poverty Rate
4.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Knightsen is Multiple, with 7.8% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Knightsen is Hispanic, with 3.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 5.31% |
| Some College | 4.23% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 5.95% |
| Male Employed | 2.86% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $133,269 | $153,124 |
| Households | $128,750 | $145,750 |
| Married Families | $134,231 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $118,687 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
66.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.1%
Male Marriage Rate
66.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
98
Number of Veterans
98
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 70 |
| Second Gulf War | 54 |
| Vietnam | 20 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 70 |
| 75+ | 22 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98 | 10.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.8%
Labor Force Participation
55.9%
Employment Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.01%
Born in Knightsen
84.93%
Native Born
15.07%
Foreign Born
2.49%
Non Citizen
12.58%
Naturalized
84.93% of Knightsen residents were born in the United States, with 67.01% having been born in California. 2.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,659 | 7 | 0.42% |
| 2023 | 1,652 | 6 | 0.36% |
| 2022 | 1,646 | 336 | 25.65% |
| 2021 | 1,310 | 210 | 19.09% |
| 2020 | 1,100 | -76 | -6.46% |
| 2019 | 1,176 | -324 | -21.6% |
| 2018 | 1,500 | -76 | -4.82% |
| 2017 | 1,576 | -30 | -1.87% |
| 2016 | 1,606 | 75 | 4.9% |
| 2015 | 1,531 | -113 | -6.87% |
| 2014 | 1,644 | 55 | 3.46% |
| 2013 | 1,589 | -199 | -11.13% |
| 2012 | 1,788 | 304 | 20.49% |
| 2011 | 1,484 | -84 | -5.36% |
| 2010 | 1,568 | 0 | 0% |