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.
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
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
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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