2023 ACS Census Data · Population 49,294
Knox County is a small county in Illinois with a population of 49,294. The median household income is $53,291, 18% below the national average. The poverty rate is 15.9%, median home value is $104,900, and 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
49,294
2023 estimate
Rank #1021 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$53,291
Household
Rank #2474 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$104,900
Owner-occupied
Rank #2855 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
20.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #1842 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
48.9%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
3.3%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
5.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.7%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
22% below Illinois avg·18% below national avg
Poverty Rate
26% below Illinois avg·6% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
9% below Illinois avg·7% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$29,614
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
15.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
53.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
28% below Illinois avg·50% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
13% below Illinois avg·22% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
8% below Illinois avg·4% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
28% below Illinois avg·14% below national avg
Housing Units
23,788
Households
20,765
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,148
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
80.3%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
21 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
12% below Illinois avg·16% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% below Illinois avg·1% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
10.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.9%
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