Knox is a city located in Starke County Indiana. Knox has a 2024 population of 3,577. It is also the county seat of Starke County. Knox is currently declining at a rate of -0.61% annually and its population has decreased by -2.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,663 in 2020.
The average household income in Knox is $55,116 with a poverty rate of 33.48%. The median age in Knox is 40.7 years: 34.9 years for males, and 42.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Knox was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,457 | 89.96% |
| Two or more races | 176 | 4.58% |
| Other race | 78 | 2.03% |
| Native American | 68 | 1.77% |
| Black or African American | 53 | 1.38% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,505 | 2.52 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Married | 584 | 3.34 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Non Family | 537 | 1.08 | 38.5 | 61.5 |
| Male | 197 | 3.49 | 49.2 | 50.8 |
| Female | 187 | 3.04 | 69.5 | 30.5 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
60.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 246 | 9.44% |
| Associates Degree | 107 | 4.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 273 | 10.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 127 | 4.87% |
| High School Graduate | 1,131 | 43.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 317 | 12.16% |
| Some College | 406 | 15.57% |
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 | 2,329 | 1,847 | 341 |
| Hispanic | 186 | 129 | 39 |
| Native American | 68 | 68 | 0 |
| Other Race | 62 | 24 | 13 |
| Black | 53 | 42 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 30 | 13 |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,089 | $0 | $34,044 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,948 | $0 | $91,940 |
| High School Graduate | $32,708 | $40,536 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,969 | $26,528 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,181 | $36,375 | $33,321 |
| Some College | $35,616 | $36,447 | $26,500 |
$35,181
Average Earnings
$36,375
Average Male
$33,321
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.8% of Knox residents speak only English, while 5.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,371 | 1,071 | 31.77% |
| Multiple | 176 | 103 | 58.52% |
| Native | 68 | 65 | 95.59% |
| Hispanic | 218 | 65 | 29.82% |
| Black | 43 | 32 | 74.42% |
| Asian | 11 | 4 | 36.36% |
33.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.02%
Male Poverty Rate
44.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Knox is Native, with 95.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Knox is Hispanic, with 29.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.37% |
| High School | 36.66% |
| Some College | 13.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.87% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 26.81% |
| Male Employed | 7.74% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,517 | $58,824 |
| Households | $45,647 | $55,116 |
| Married Families | $68,372 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,821 | $38,845 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.6%
Male Marriage Rate
41.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
195
Number of Veterans
173
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 94 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| First Gulf War | 18 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 74 |
| 75+ | 68 |
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 192 | 7.42% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 2.48% |
| Native American | 3 | 4.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.1%
Labor Force Participation
43.8%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
76.42%
Born in Knox
97.71%
Native Born
2.29%
Foreign Born
2%
Non Citizen
0.29%
Naturalized
97.71% of Knox residents were born in the United States, with 76.42% having been born in Indiana. 2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,470 | -22 | -0.63% |
| 2028 | 3,492 | -21 | -0.6% |
| 2027 | 3,513 | -21 | -0.59% |
| 2026 | 3,534 | -22 | -0.62% |
| 2025 | 3,556 | -21 | -0.59% |
| 2024 | 3,577 | -22 | -0.61% |
| 2023 | 3,599 | -16 | -0.44% |
| 2022 | 3,615 | -40 | -1.09% |
| 2021 | 3,655 | -8 | -0.22% |
| 2020 | 3,663 | 116 | 3.27% |
| 2019 | 3,547 | 4 | 0.11% |
| 2018 | 3,543 | -16 | -0.45% |
| 2017 | 3,559 | -26 | -0.73% |
| 2016 | 3,585 | 13 | 0.36% |
| 2015 | 3,572 | -24 | -0.67% |
| 2014 | 3,596 | -42 | -1.15% |
| 2013 | 3,638 | -17 | -0.47% |
| 2012 | 3,655 | -12 | -0.33% |
| 2011 | 3,667 | -33 | -0.89% |
| 2010 | 3,700 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,721 | 16 | 0.43% |
| 1990 | 3,705 | 31 | 0.84% |
| 1980 | 3,674 | 155 | 4.4% |
| 1970 | 3,519 | 61 | 1.76% |
| 1960 | 3,458 | 424 | 13.97% |
| 1950 | 3,034 | -436 | -12.56% |