2023 ACS Census Data · Population 30,034
Knox County is a small county in Kentucky with a population of 30,034. The median household income is $33,153, 49% below the national average. The poverty rate is 36.7%, median home value is $109,200, and 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 44% below the national average.
Population
30,034
2023 estimate
Rank #1478 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$33,153
Household
Rank #3129 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$109,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #2773 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
13.5%
Adults 25+
Rank #2932 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.
51.5%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.7%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
1.3%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.3%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
41% below Kentucky avg·49% below national avg
Poverty Rate
93% below Kentucky avg·145% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
24% below Kentucky avg·29% 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 →
$21,277
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
36.7%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
40.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
27% below Kentucky avg·48% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
18% below Kentucky avg·32% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
11% below Kentucky avg·10% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
14% below Kentucky avg·7% below national avg
Housing Units
13,824
Households
11,326
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,088
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
83.6%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
26 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
27% below Kentucky avg·44% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
11% below Kentucky avg·14% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
19.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
7.6%
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