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Knox

County:
Starke County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.956
State:
Indiana

Knox is a city located in Starke County, Indiana. Knox has a 2026 population of 3,612. It is also the county seat of Starke County. Knox is currently declining at a rate of -0.25% annually and its population has decreased by -1.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,666 in 2020.

The median household income in Knox is $48,931 with a poverty rate of 28.65%. The median age in Knox is 43.6 years: 44.8 years for males, and 42.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 93.7 males.

3.6K
Total Population
913
Density (mi²)
-9 -0.25%
Growth

Knox Population

Knox Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,612-9-0.25%
20253,621-9-0.25%
20243,630110.3%
20233,619-5-0.14%
20223,624-35-0.96%
20213,659-4-0.11%
20203,6661193.35%
20193,54740.11%
20183,543-16-0.45%
20173,559-26-0.73%
20163,585130.36%
20153,572-24-0.67%
20143,596-42-1.15%
20133,638-17-0.47%
20123,655-12-0.33%
20113,667-33-0.89%
20103,700-4-0.11%
20003,721160.43%
19903,705310.84%
19803,6741554.4%
19703,519611.76%
19603,45842413.97%
19503,03400%

Median Age

Overall: 43.6 years
Female: 42.5 years
Male: 44.8 years

Knox Adults

There are 2,621 adults, (680 of whom are seniors) in Knox.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,796 (51.6%)
Male: 1,683 (48.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Knox includes 87.61% White, 3.28% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,04887.61%
Two or more races1915.49%
Other race1143.28%
Native American732.1%
Black or African American481.38%
Asian50.14%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1143.28%
Native American691.98%
White230.66%
Two or more races130.37%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,02586.95%
Two or more races1785.12%
Black or African American481.38%
Asian50.14%
Native American40.11%

Knox Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Knox 's average per capita income is $37,167. Household income levels show a median of $48,931. The poverty rate stands at 28.65%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$68,469-
Families$54,821$66,845
Households$48,931$58,369
Non Families$22,469$35,154

$37,167

Average Income

$48,931

Median Household Income

28.65%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)