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 $55,308 with a poverty rate of 29.01%. The median age in Knox is 40.4 years: 31.4 years for males, and 44.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Knox was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,540 | 92.02% |
| Two or more races | 171 | 4.45% |
| Native American | 86 | 2.24% |
| Other race | 35 | 0.91% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.26% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,454 | 2.62 | 62 | 38 |
| Married | 578 | 3.46 | 93.8 | 6.2 |
| Non Family | 527 | 1.13 | 40.4 | 59.6 |
| Female | 181 | 3.03 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
| Male | 168 | 3.97 | 22.6 | 77.4 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
62.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 266 | 10.53% |
| Associates Degree | 60 | 2.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 282 | 11.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 152 | 6.02% |
| High School Graduate | 1,081 | 42.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 289 | 11.45% |
| Some College | 395 | 15.64% |
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 | 2,248 | 1,742 | 312 |
| Hispanic | 196 | 179 | 93 |
| 2+ Races | 90 | 63 | 52 |
| Native American | 86 | 86 | 0 |
| Other Race | 20 | 20 | 11 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Black | 5 | 0 | 0 |
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 | $47,955 | $0 | $48,636 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,111 | $102,583 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,658 | $39,777 | $27,679 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,742 | $31,143 | $30,156 |
| Overall | $35,708 | $41,014 | $31,607 |
| Some College | $32,083 | $46,136 | $25,000 |
$35,708
Average Earnings
$41,014
Average Male
$31,607
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.19% of Knox residents speak only English, while 3.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,435 | 999 | 29.08% |
| Hispanic | 267 | 81 | 30.34% |
| Native | 86 | 77 | 89.53% |
| Multiple | 171 | 27 | 15.79% |
| Asian | 10 | 4 | 40% |
29.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.73%
Male Poverty Rate
37.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Knox is Native, with 89.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Knox is Multiple, with 15.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49.91% |
| High School | 33.49% |
| Some College | 11.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 19.47% |
| Male Employed | 4.02% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,938 | $63,161 |
| Households | $47,967 | $55,308 |
| Married Families | $77,763 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,017 | $38,638 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.2%
Male Marriage Rate
42.2%
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
178
Number of Veterans
169
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 94 |
| Second Gulf War | 24 |
| First Gulf War | 18 |
| Korea | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 83 |
| 75+ | 42 |
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
| 35 to 54 | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 169 | 6.41% |
| Native American | 9 | 10.47% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 1.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.3%
Labor Force Participation
46%
Employment Rate
2.7%
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
76.24%
Born in Knox
98.86%
Native Born
1.14%
Foreign Born
0.99%
Non Citizen
0.16%
Naturalized
98.86% of Knox residents were born in the United States, with 76.24% having been born in Indiana. 0.99% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
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% |