Knox County, Kentucky's estimated 2024 population is 29,815 with a growth rate of 0.07% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Knox County, Kentucky is the 36th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 31,846 and has seen a growth of -6.38% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 29,920 | 21 | 0.07% |
| 2028 | 29,899 | 21 | 0.07% |
| 2027 | 29,878 | 21 | 0.07% |
| 2026 | 29,857 | 21 | 0.07% |
| 2025 | 29,836 | 21 | 0.07% |
| 2024 | 29,815 | 21 | 0.07% |
| 2023 | 29,794 | 21 | 0.07% |
| 2022 | 29,773 | -252 | -0.84% |
| 2021 | 30,025 | -160 | -0.53% |
| 2020 | 30,185 | -966 | -3.1% |
| 2019 | 31,151 | -175 | -0.56% |
| 2018 | 31,326 | -135 | -0.43% |
| 2017 | 31,461 | -20 | -0.06% |
| 2016 | 31,481 | 14 | 0.04% |
| 2015 | 31,467 | -75 | -0.24% |
| 2014 | 31,542 | -95 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 31,637 | 144 | 0.46% |
| 2012 | 31,493 | -382 | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 31,875 | 29 | 0.09% |
| 2010 | 31,846 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 29,676 | -563 | -1.86% |
| 1980 | 30,239 | 6,550 | 27.65% |
| 1970 | 23,689 | -1,569 | -6.21% |
| 1960 | 25,258 | -5,151 | -16.94% |
| 1950 | 30,409 | -620 | -2% |
| 1940 | 31,029 | 4,763 | 18.13% |
| 1930 | 26,266 | 2,094 | 8.66% |
| 1920 | 24,172 | 2,056 | 9.3% |
| 1910 | 22,116 | 4,744 | 27.31% |
| 1900 | 17,372 | 3,610 | 26.23% |
| 1890 | 13,762 | 3,175 | 29.99% |
| 1880 | 10,587 | 2,293 | 27.65% |
| 1870 | 8,294 | 587 | 7.62% |
| 1860 | 7,707 | 657 | 9.32% |
| 1850 | 7,050 | 1,328 | 23.21% |
| 1840 | 5,722 | 1,407 | 32.61% |
| 1830 | 4,315 | 654 | 17.86% |
| 1820 | 3,661 | -2,214 | -37.69% |
| 1810 | 5,875 | 4,766 | 429.76% |
| 1800 | 1,109 | -28,811 | -96.29% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,754 | 95.74% |
| Two or more races | 928 | 3.09% |
| Black or African American | 252 | 0.84% |
| Other race | 44 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.07% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.02% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,326 | 2.59 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
| Married | 4,760 | 3.43 | 81.6 | 18.4 |
| Non Family | 3,859 | 1.15 | 60.5 | 39.5 |
| Female | 1,740 | 3.1 | 33.6 | 66.4 |
| Male | 967 | 3.29 | 64 | 36 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
65.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,438 | 11.93% |
| Associates Degree | 871 | 4.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,425 | 6.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,343 | 6.57% |
| High School Graduate | 7,867 | 38.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,521 | 12.34% |
| Some College | 3,970 | 19.43% |
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 | 19,640 | 14,944 | 2,741 |
| 2+ Races | 440 | 248 | 27 |
| Black | 202 | 143 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 141 | 116 | 16 |
| Asian | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| Other Race | 24 | 12 | 0 |
| Islander | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 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 13.96%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,346 | $58,250 | $40,927 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,088 | $98,832 | $49,146 |
| High School Graduate | $32,675 | $41,091 | $20,688 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,964 | $27,783 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,364 | $42,258 | $26,441 |
| Some College | $35,305 | $42,862 | $25,304 |
$35,364
Average Earnings
$42,258
Average Male
$26,441
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.68% of Knox County, Kentucky residents speak only English, while 1.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 27,914 | 9,933 | 35.58% |
| Multiple | 901 | 574 | 63.71% |
| Hispanic | 355 | 176 | 49.58% |
| Black | 199 | 146 | 73.37% |
| Other | 44 | 44 | 100% |
| Asian | 30 | 30 | 100% |
36.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
33.25%
Male Poverty Rate
40.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Knox County, Kentucky is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Knox County, Kentucky is White, with 35.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52.69% |
| Some College | 28.85% |
| High School | 28.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 77.83% |
| Male Unemployed | 63.64% |
| Male Employed | 13.08% |
| Female Employed | 12.93% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,456 | $65,052 |
| Households | $33,153 | $53,217 |
| Married Families | $58,440 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,693 | $29,972 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.6%
Male Marriage Rate
44.7%
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
1,002
Number of Veterans
901
Male Veterans
101
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 386 |
| Second Gulf War | 298 |
| First Gulf War | 192 |
| Korea | 76 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 297 |
| 75+ | 273 |
| 35 to 54 | 218 |
| 18 to 34 | 107 |
| 55 to 64 | 107 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 983 | 4.44% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 6.11% |
| Black | 11 | 4.89% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 1.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
40.8%
Labor Force Participation
37.5%
Employment Rate
7.9%
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
82.01%
Born in Knox County, Kentucky
99.26%
Native Born
0.74%
Foreign Born
0.39%
Non Citizen
0.35%
Naturalized
99.26% of Knox County, Kentucky residents were born in the United States, with 82.01% having been born in Kentucky. 0.39% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.