Knox County's estimated 2026 population is 29,525 with a growth rate of -0.22% 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 -7.29% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Knox County includes 95.74% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (95.74%)
Two or more races (3.09%)
Black or African American (0.84%)
Other race (0.15%)
Asian (0.1%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.07%)
Native American (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,754 | 95.74% |
| Two or more races | 928 | 3.09% |
| Black or African American | 252 | 0.84% |
| Other race | 44 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.07% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Knox County's average per capita income is $35,364. Household income levels show a median of $33,153. The poverty rate stands at 36.73%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $58,440 | - |
| Families | $43,456 | $65,052 |
| Households | $33,153 | $53,217 |
| Non Families | $17,693 | $29,972 |
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