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Knox City

County:
Knox County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.833
State:
Texas

Knox City is a town located in Knox County, Texas. Knox City has a 2026 population of 1,016. Knox City is currently declining at a rate of -0.78% annually and its population has decreased by -4.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,064 in 2020.

The median household income in Knox City is $42,344 with a poverty rate of 17.53%. The median age in Knox City is 45.7 years: 44.2 years for males, and 49.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 106.4 males.

1K
Total Population
1,219
Density (mi²)
-8 -0.78%
Growth

Knox City Population

Knox City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,016-8-0.78%
20251,024-8-0.78%
20241,032-19-1.81%
20231,05150.48%
20221,046-12-1.13%
20211,058-6-0.56%
20201,064-2-0.19%
20191,11510.09%
20181,11420.18%
20171,112-24-2.11%
20161,136-19-1.65%
20151,155-7-0.6%
20141,162262.29%
20131,136-3-0.26%
20121,13960.53%
20111,13330.27%
20101,13110.09%

Median Age

Overall: 45.7 years
Female: 49.2 years
Male: 44.2 years

Knox City Adults

There are 745 adults, (208 of whom are seniors) in Knox City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 472 (48.5%)
Male: 502 (51.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Knox City includes 77.31% White, 5.54% Black or African American, 3.49% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White75377.31%
Two or more races11912.22%
Black or African American545.54%
Other race343.49%
Asian101.03%
Native American40.41%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White17017.45%
Two or more races10610.88%
Other race343.49%
Black or African American50.51%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White58359.86%
Black or African American495.03%
Two or more races131.33%
Asian101.03%
Native American40.41%

Knox City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Knox City 's average per capita income is $29,886. Household income levels show a median of $42,344. The poverty rate stands at 17.53%.

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$80,179-
Families$56,875$71,693
Households$42,344$59,875
Non Families$28,421$45,009

$29,886

Average Income

$42,344

Median Household Income

17.53%

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)