Knox County Summary

Life in Knox County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Knox County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Knox County:

  • The population in Knox County is 36,148.

  • The median home value in Knox County is $134,976.

  • The median income in Knox County is $58,173.

  • The median rent in Knox County is $746.

  • The unemployment rate in Knox County is 3.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Knox County is 13.2%.

  • The average high in Knox County is 73.0° and there are 110.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Knox County

List Of Cities & Towns in Knox County

Vincennes, IN Population 16,715

Bicknell, IN Population 2,818

Monroe City, IN Population 867

Oa, IN Population 755

Freelandville, IN Population 734

Bruceville, IN Population 474

Wheatland, IN Population 402

Sandborn, IN Population 314

Edwardsport, IN Population 281

Decker, IN Population 170

Westphalia, IN Population 71

Ragsdale, IN Population 42

Emison, IN Population 34

Map Of Knox County

Knox County, IN Weather

  • The average high in Knox County is 73.0°.

  • There are 81.94 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 110.5 inches of rain each year with 5.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:02 hours of sun each day in Knox County.

StatKnox County
Mean High73.0
Nice Days81.94
Rainfall110.5
Snowfall5.0
Sunny_hours5:02
73.0°
Average High
110.5
Inches of Rain

Knox County Photos

Vincennesc Indiana Map From  Atlas
Source: Public Domain
Vincennes Indiana British Fort Diorama
Source: Wikipedia User Chris Light (talk) | CC BY-SA 3.0
Grc P Am Rev Marker
Source: Wikipedia User Chris Light | CC BY-SA 4.0
Knox County Courthhousec Vincennes
Source: Wikipedia User Chris Light (talk) | CC BY-SA 3.0
Vincennes Indiana Cathedral
Source: Wikipedia User Chris Light (talk) | CC BY-SA 3.0

Knox County Demographics

Population over time in Knox County

The current population in Knox County is 36,148. The population has decreased -1.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 36,362 -1.3%
2021 36,833 -0.6%
2020 37,065 -

Gender in Knox County

  • Knox County is 49.1% female with 17,763 female residents.

  • Knox County is 50.9% male with 18,385 male residents.

Female
49.1% (17,763)
Male
50.9% (18,385)
Gender Knox County IN USA
Female 49.1% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 50.9% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Knox County

Knox County is:

  • 90.6% White with 32,766 White residents.

  • 2.3% African American with 833 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 19 American Indian residents.

  • 0.9% Asian with 338 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 41 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 16 Other residents.

  • 3.4% Two Or More with 1,211 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.6% Hispanic with 924 Hispanic residents.

White
90.6% (32,766)
African American
2.3% (833)
American Indian
0.1% (19)
Asian
0.9% (338)
Hawaiian
0.1% (41)
Other
0.0% (16)
Two Or More
3.4% (1,211)
Hispanic
2.6% (924)

Table: Knox County By Race

Race Knox County IN USA
White 90.6% 77.2% 58.9%
African American 2.3% 9.3% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.9% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.4% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.6% 7.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Knox County, Indiana

  • 5.5% of households in Knox County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.7% of households in Knox County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.0% of households in Knox County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.6% of households in Knox County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.9% of households in Knox County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.6% of households in Knox County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.2% of households in Knox County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.2% of households in Knox County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.8% of households in Knox County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.4% of households in Knox County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.5% (2,000)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.7% (1,712)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.0% (3,969)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.6% (2,392)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.9% (5,399)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.6% (6,376)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.2% (4,760)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.2% (5,491)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.8% (1,722)
$200,000 or more
6.4% (2,322)
Income Knox County IN USA
Less than $10,000 5.5% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.7% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.0% 7.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.6% 8.4% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.9% 12.5% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.6% 18.0% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.2% 14.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.2% 16.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.8% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 6.4% 6.7% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Knox County for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Knox County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Knox County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 36.0% of adults in Knox County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Knox County completed some college.

  • 15.0% of adults in Knox County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Knox County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Knox County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Knox County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Knox County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
0% (361)
9-12th Grade
8% (2,891)
High School / GED
36% (13,013)
Some College
21% (7,591)
Associate's Degree
15% (5,422)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (4,337)
Master's Degree
5% (1,807)
Professional Degree
1% (361)
Doctorate Degree
1% (361)
Education Knox County IN USA
< 9th Grade 0% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 6% 6%
High School / GED 36% 33% 26%
Some College 21% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 15% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 18% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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