Knox City is a town located in Knox County Texas. Knox City has a 2024 population of 1,041. Knox City is currently declining at a rate of -0.48% annually and its population has decreased by -1.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,061 in 2020.
The average household income in Knox City is $50,118 with a poverty rate of 12.72%. The median age in Knox City is 37.6 years: 35.8 years for males, and 38.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Knox City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 739 | 82.29% |
| Two or more races | 63 | 7.02% |
| Black or African American | 60 | 6.68% |
| Other race | 33 | 3.67% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.33% |
| 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 | 320 | 2.63 | 79.7 | 20.3 |
| Non Family | 139 | 1.11 | 75.5 | 24.5 |
| Married | 127 | 3.97 | 83.5 | 16.5 |
| Female | 29 | 4.66 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Male | 25 | 1.92 | 100 | 0 |
3.78
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
79.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 72 | 12.35% |
| Associates Degree | 29 | 4.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 71 | 12.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 21 | 3.6% |
| High School Graduate | 169 | 28.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47 | 8.06% |
| Some College | 174 | 29.85% |
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 | 365 | 306 | 73 |
| Hispanic | 172 | 124 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 41 | 2 |
| Other Race | 30 | 11 | 4 |
| Black | 29 | 17 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 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 white people with a rate of 20%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,059 | $36,838 | $55,417 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $22,950 | $24,539 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,796 | $35,938 | $15,156 |
| Some College | $40,208 | $57,841 | $36,500 |
$33,796
Average Earnings
$35,938
Average Male
$15,156
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.61% of Knox City residents speak only English, while 23.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 315 | 85 | 26.98% |
| Black | 60 | 35 | 58.33% |
| Multiple | 63 | 20 | 31.75% |
| White | 480 | 18 | 3.75% |
| Other | 25 | 12 | 48% |
12.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.17%
Male Poverty Rate
15.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Knox City is Black, with 58.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Knox City is White, with 3.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.7% |
| High School | 11.64% |
| Some College | 6.28% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 7.55% |
| Male Employed | 6.8% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,188 | $66,284 |
| Households | $37,368 | $50,118 |
| Married Families | $67,321 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,606 | $28,768 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.4%
Male Marriage Rate
43.1%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
21
Number of Veterans
21
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Vietnam | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 2.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.9%
Labor Force Participation
42.3%
Employment Rate
1.3%
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
71.6%
Born in Knox City
94.88%
Native Born
5.12%
Foreign Born
3.79%
Non Citizen
1.34%
Naturalized
94.88% of Knox City residents were born in the United States, with 71.6% having been born in Texas. 3.79% 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 | 1,016 | -5 | -0.49% |
| 2028 | 1,021 | -5 | -0.49% |
| 2027 | 1,026 | -5 | -0.48% |
| 2026 | 1,031 | -5 | -0.48% |
| 2025 | 1,036 | -5 | -0.48% |
| 2024 | 1,041 | -5 | -0.48% |
| 2023 | 1,046 | 5 | 0.48% |
| 2022 | 1,041 | -11 | -1.05% |
| 2021 | 1,052 | -9 | -0.85% |
| 2020 | 1,061 | -54 | -4.84% |
| 2019 | 1,115 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2018 | 1,114 | 2 | 0.18% |
| 2017 | 1,112 | -24 | -2.11% |
| 2016 | 1,136 | -19 | -1.65% |
| 2015 | 1,155 | -7 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 1,162 | 26 | 2.29% |
| 2013 | 1,136 | -3 | -0.26% |
| 2012 | 1,139 | 6 | 0.53% |
| 2011 | 1,133 | 2 | 0.18% |
| 2010 | 1,131 | 0 | 0% |