Knob Noster is a city located in Johnson County Missouri. Knob Noster has a 2024 population of 2,926. Knob Noster is currently growing at a rate of 1.21% annually and its population has increased by 5.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,784 in 2020.
The average household income in Knob Noster is $68,287 with a poverty rate of 11.25%. The median age in Knob Noster is 31 years: 30 years for males, and 33.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Knob Noster was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,161 | 76.52% |
| Black or African American | 257 | 9.1% |
| Two or more races | 208 | 7.37% |
| Asian | 128 | 4.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 39 | 1.38% |
| Other race | 17 | 0.6% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.5% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,288 | 2.19 | 52.6 | 47.4 |
| Non Family | 631 | 1.1 | 35.2 | 64.8 |
| Married | 401 | 3.03 | 79.6 | 20.4 |
| Female | 152 | 4.14 | 48.7 | 51.3 |
| Male | 104 | 2.76 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
52.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 61 | 3.3% |
| Associates Degree | 270 | 14.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 321 | 17.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 156 | 8.45% |
| High School Graduate | 585 | 31.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19 | 1.03% |
| Some College | 435 | 23.55% |
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 | 1,381 | 1,324 | 395 |
| Black | 228 | 214 | 35 |
| 2+ Races | 94 | 85 | 32 |
| Asian | 71 | 71 | 15 |
| Islander | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| Other Race | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 34.04%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,905 | $41,724 | $35,521 |
| Graduate Degree | $47,448 | $59,250 | $45,990 |
| High School Graduate | $28,012 | $29,946 | $24,948 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,142 | $42,065 | $33,235 |
| Some College | $41,815 | $45,265 | $36,316 |
$40,142
Average Earnings
$42,065
Average Male
$33,235
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.95% of Knob Noster residents speak only English, while 6.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,120 | 180 | 8.49% |
| Asian | 128 | 85 | 66.41% |
| Multiple | 208 | 25 | 12.02% |
| Black | 257 | 15 | 5.84% |
| Hispanic | 73 | 12 | 16.44% |
11.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.76%
Male Poverty Rate
11.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Knob Noster is Asian, with 66.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Knob Noster is Black, with 5.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.5% |
| High School | 15.38% |
| Some College | 2.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 24.19% |
| Male Unemployed | 16.98% |
| Female Employed | 9.5% |
| Male Employed | 7.38% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,037 | $83,338 |
| Households | $60,294 | $68,287 |
| Married Families | $92,107 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,014 | $49,141 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.6%
Male Marriage Rate
47.9%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
539
Number of Veterans
335
Male Veterans
204
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 299 |
| First Gulf War | 180 |
| Vietnam | 80 |
| Korea | 61 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 178 |
| 18 to 34 | 135 |
| 75+ | 89 |
| 65 to 74 | 76 |
| 55 to 64 | 61 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 416 | 29.17% |
| Black | 98 | 46.67% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 57.14% |
| Other Race | 17 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 6.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.6%
Labor Force Participation
47.4%
Employment Rate
9.5%
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
37.68%
Born in Knob Noster
94.09%
Native Born
5.91%
Foreign Born
2.02%
Non Citizen
3.9%
Naturalized
94.09% of Knob Noster residents were born in the United States, with 37.68% having been born in Missouri. 2.02% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,104 | 35 | 1.14% |
| 2028 | 3,069 | 36 | 1.19% |
| 2027 | 3,033 | 36 | 1.2% |
| 2026 | 2,997 | 35 | 1.18% |
| 2025 | 2,962 | 36 | 1.23% |
| 2024 | 2,926 | 35 | 1.21% |
| 2023 | 2,891 | 51 | 1.8% |
| 2022 | 2,840 | 29 | 1.03% |
| 2021 | 2,811 | 27 | 0.97% |
| 2020 | 2,784 | -4 | -0.14% |
| 2019 | 2,788 | 37 | 1.34% |
| 2018 | 2,751 | -10 | -0.36% |
| 2017 | 2,761 | 12 | 0.44% |
| 2016 | 2,749 | -21 | -0.76% |
| 2015 | 2,770 | -36 | -1.28% |
| 2014 | 2,806 | 14 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 2,792 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 2,792 | 40 | 1.45% |
| 2011 | 2,752 | 25 | 0.92% |
| 2010 | 2,727 | 0 | 0% |