Knoxville, Illinois Population 2022
Knoxville is a city located in Knox County Illinois. Knoxville has a 2020 population of 2,675. Knoxville is currently declining at a rate of -0.63% annually and its population has decreased by -7.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,906 in 2010.
The average household income in Knoxville is $73,756 with a poverty rate of 11.22%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $649 per month, and the median house value is $106,100. The median age in Knoxville is 40.1 years, 38.6 years for males, and 42.4 years for females.
Knoxville Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Knoxvillewas:
- White: 97.46%
- Two or more races: 2.01%
- Asian: 0.36%
- Black or African American: 0.16%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,954 | 97.46% |
| Two or More Races | 61 | 2.01% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.36% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.16% |
Knoxville Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,093 | 2.61 | 78.2 |
| Married | 593 | 3.09 | 90.2 |
| Non Family | 346 | 1.28 | 69.9 |
| Female | 129 | 3.97 | 44.2 |
| Male | 25 | 2.88 | 84 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 0.83% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 93 | 4.54% |
| High School Graduate | 704 | 34.39% |
| Some College | 532 | 25.99% |
| Associates Degree | 241 | 11.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 334 | 16.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 126 | 6.16% |
Knoxville Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,007 | 1,899 | 447 |
| Hispanic | 19 | 19 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 11 | 6 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
Knoxville Language by Age
Knoxville Language
96.88% of Knoxville residents speak only English, while 3.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.54% of the population.
11.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.65%
Male Poverty Rate
14.28%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Knoxville
The race most likely to be in poverty in Knoxville is White, with 11.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Knoxville is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.55%.
Knoxville Marital Status
Marriage Rates
52.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.5%
Male Marriage Rate
48.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Knoxville Married by Age and Sex
Knoxville Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Knoxville Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 218 | 10.06% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 21.05% |
Knoxville Veterans by Education
4.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
59.3%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%
Employment Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
85.02%
Born in Knoxville
99.31%
Native Born
0.69%
Foreign Born
0.40%
Non Citizen
0.30%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.31% of Knoxville residents were born in the United States, with 85.02% having been born in Illinois. 0.40% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,675 | -17 | -0.63% |
| 2021 | 2,692 | -17 | -0.63% |
| 2020 | 2,709 | -17 | -0.62% |
| 2019 | 2,726 | -17 | -0.62% |
| 2018 | 2,743 | -37 | -1.33% |
| 2017 | 2,780 | -21 | -0.75% |
| 2016 | 2,801 | -24 | -0.85% |
| 2015 | 2,825 | -33 | -1.15% |
| 2014 | 2,858 | -11 | -0.38% |
| 2013 | 2,869 | -10 | -0.35% |
| 2012 | 2,879 | -22 | -0.76% |
| 2011 | 2,901 | -5 | -0.17% |
| 2010 | 2,906 | -277 | -0.91% |
| 2000 | 3,183 | -60 | -0.19% |
| 1990 | 3,243 | -189 | -0.56% |
| 1980 | 3,432 | 502 | 1.59% |
| 1970 | 2,930 | 370 | 1.36% |
| 1960 | 2,560 | 0.00% |