Knox County's estimated 2026 population is 29,412 with a growth rate of -0.41% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Knox County is the 36th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 31,846 and has seen a growth of -7.64% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.7 years
Female: 40.6 years
Male: 38.4 years
There are 22,812 adults, (5,203 of whom are seniors) in Knox County.
Female: 15,368 (51.5%)
Male: 14,497 (48.5%)
The racial composition of Knox County includes 95.74% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,593 | 95.74% |
| Two or more races | 842 | 2.82% |
| Black or African American | 312 | 1.04% |
| Asian | 57 | 0.19% |
| Other race | 54 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.02% |
Knox County's average per capita income is $34,067. Household income levels show a median of $32,527. The poverty rate stands at 36.9%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $60,439 | - |
| Families | $46,324 | $61,325 |
| Households | $32,527 | $50,707 |
| Non Families | $18,428 | $29,404 |
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