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Knox County

State:
Kentucky
County Seat:
Barbourville

Knox County's estimated 2025 population is 29,836 with a growth rate of 0.07% 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 -6.31% since that time.

29,836
Total Population
77
Population Density (miĀ²)
36
Population Rank (State)
21 0.07%
Annual Population Growth

Knox County Population

Knox County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Native American

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White28,75495.74%
Two or more races9283.09%
Black or African American2520.84%
Other race440.15%
Asian300.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander210.07%
Native American50.02%

Knox County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

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$58,440-
Families$43,456$65,052
Households$33,153$53,217
Non Families$17,693$29,972

$35,364

Average Income

$33,153

Median Household Income

36.73%

Poverty Rate