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Knox County

State:
Maine
County Seat:
Rockland

Knox County's estimated 2025 population is 40,573 with a growth rate of -0.5% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Knox County is the 11th largest county in Maine. The 2010 population was 39,727 and has seen a growth of 2.13% since that time.

40,573
Total Population
111
Population Density (mi²)
11
Population Rank (State)
-202 -0.5%
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 94.66% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Other race

Black or African American

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White38,67794.66%
Two or more races1,5093.69%
Other race2660.65%
Black or African American1520.37%
Asian1420.35%
Native American1040.25%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander100.02%

Knox County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Knox County's average per capita income is $41,197. Household income levels show a median of $71,903. The poverty rate stands at 8.76%.

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$98,949-
Families$92,717$119,758
Households$71,903$95,678
Non Families$43,380$59,322

$41,197

Average Income

$71,903

Median Household Income

8.76%

Poverty Rate