Knox township is located in Jefferson County Ohio. Knox township has a 2024 population of 4,202. Knox township is currently declining at a rate of -0.54% annually and its population has decreased by -2.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,307 in 2020.
The average household income in Knox township is $62,926 with a poverty rate of 19.01%. The median age in Knox township is 48 years: 45.5 years for males, and 50.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Knox township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,982 | 92.84% |
| Two or more races | 165 | 3.85% |
| Black or African American | 92 | 2.15% |
| Other race | 50 | 1.17% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,094 | 2.04 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
| Non Family | 983 | 1.14 | 61.4 | 38.6 |
| Married | 886 | 2.8 | 92.2 | 7.8 |
| Female | 174 | 2.83 | 40.2 | 59.8 |
| Male | 51 | 3.55 | 80.4 | 19.6 |
2.77
Average Family Size
2.04
Average Household Size
73.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 112 | 3.39% |
| Associates Degree | 537 | 16.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 362 | 10.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 86 | 2.6% |
| High School Graduate | 1,601 | 48.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58 | 1.75% |
| Some College | 552 | 16.69% |
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 | 3,097 | 2,963 | 392 |
| 2+ Races | 106 | 93 | 7 |
| Black | 75 | 62 | 49 |
| Hispanic | 55 | 55 | 7 |
| Other Race | 30 | 20 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 65.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,912 | $108,177 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,125 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,196 | $53,385 | $22,892 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,625 | $0 | $33,875 |
| Overall | $37,909 | $62,952 | $29,727 |
| Some College | $44,286 | $67,857 | $31,658 |
$37,909
Average Earnings
$62,952
Average Male
$29,727
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.1% of Knox township residents speak only English, while 1.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,960 | 737 | 18.61% |
| Multiple | 165 | 63 | 38.18% |
| Black | 92 | 14 | 15.22% |
| Hispanic | 80 | 10 | 12.5% |
19.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.55%
Male Poverty Rate
21.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Knox township is Multiple, with 38.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Knox township is Hispanic, with 12.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 28.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.06% |
| Some College | 7.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.34% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 52.17% |
| Male Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Female Employed | 9.06% |
| Male Employed | 4.9% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,444 | $84,444 |
| Households | $47,346 | $62,926 |
| Married Families | $79,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,213 | $37,234 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.0%
Male Marriage Rate
45.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
355
Number of Veterans
327
Male Veterans
28
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 123 |
| First Gulf War | 111 |
| Second Gulf War | 69 |
| Korea | 22 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 105 |
| 75+ | 85 |
| 65 to 74 | 82 |
| 35 to 54 | 61 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 296 | 8.68% |
| 2+ Races | 51 | 48.11% |
| Hispanic | 45 | 64.29% |
| Other Race | 8 | 20% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.5%
Labor Force Participation
53.6%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
73.54%
Born in Knox township
99.72%
Native Born
0.28%
Foreign Born
0.05%
Non Citizen
0.23%
Naturalized
99.72% of Knox township residents were born in the United States, with 73.54% having been born in Ohio. 0.05% 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 | 4,087 | -23 | -0.56% |
| 2028 | 4,110 | -23 | -0.56% |
| 2027 | 4,133 | -23 | -0.55% |
| 2026 | 4,156 | -23 | -0.55% |
| 2025 | 4,179 | -23 | -0.55% |
| 2024 | 4,202 | -23 | -0.54% |
| 2023 | 4,225 | -23 | -0.54% |
| 2022 | 4,248 | -41 | -0.96% |
| 2021 | 4,289 | -18 | -0.42% |
| 2020 | 4,307 | -57 | -1.31% |
| 2019 | 4,364 | -22 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 4,386 | -35 | -0.79% |
| 2017 | 4,421 | -46 | -1.03% |
| 2016 | 4,467 | -31 | -0.69% |
| 2015 | 4,498 | -24 | -0.53% |
| 2014 | 4,522 | -21 | -0.46% |
| 2013 | 4,543 | -26 | -0.57% |
| 2012 | 4,569 | -34 | -0.74% |
| 2011 | 4,603 | -52 | -1.12% |
| 2010 | 4,655 | 0 | 0% |