Knox County, IL

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2023 Population

49,294

0.919% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

42.4

0.236% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

15.9%

2.67% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$53,291

6.02% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$104,900

8.37% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

20,740

0.111% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Knox County, IL had a population of 49.3k people with a median age of 42.4 and a median household income of $53,291. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Knox County, IL declined from 49,751 to 49,294, a −0.919% decrease and its median household income grew from $50,263 to $53,291, a 6.02% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Knox County, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (80.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.73%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.8%), White (Hispanic) (2.42%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.02%).

None of the households in Knox County, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.7% of the residents in Knox County, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Knox County, IL are Carl Sandburg College (512 degrees awarded in 2022) and Knox College (332 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Knox County, IL was $104,900, and the homeownership rate was 69.8%.

Most people in Knox County, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Knox County, IL was 2 cars per household.

Knox County, IL borders Fulton County, IL, Henry County, IL, Mercer County, IL, Peoria County, IL, Stark County, IL, and Warren County, IL.

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Population & Diversity

Knox County, IL is home to a population of 49.3k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.27% of Knox County, IL residents were born outside of the country (1.61k people).

In 2023, there were 10.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (39.9k people) in Knox County, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.81k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.87k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.7%

2023 Citizenship

97.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.7% of Knox County, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Knox County, IL was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Knox County, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Knox County, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
39.9k ± 237
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.81k ± 334
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.87k ± 393

6.27%

Hispanic Population

3.09k people

6.27% of the people in Knox County, IL are hispanic (3.09k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Knox County, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Illinois.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
622,347 ± 18,890 people
India
165,336 ± 9,918 people
Poland
123,006 ± 8,569 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 622,347 Illinois residents, followed by India with 165,336 and Poland with 123,006.

Foreign-Born Population

3.27%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.61k people

3.34%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.66k people

As of 2023, 3.27% of Knox County, IL residents (1.61k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Knox County, IL was 3.34%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Knox County, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,250 ± 199
Gulf War (2001-)
415 ± 123
Gulf War (1990s)
247 ± 77

Knox County, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.01 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Knox County, IL employs 20.7k people. The largest industries in Knox County, IL are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,670 people), Retail Trade (3,006 people), and Educational Services (2,895 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing ($77,554), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($77,435), and Utilities ($72,083).

Males in Illinois have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $66,581. The income inequality in Illinois (measured using the Gini index) is 0.477, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

20.7k

2023 Value

± 904

0.111%

1 Year growth

± 6.07%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Knox County, IL grew at a rate of 0.111%, from 20.7k employees to 20.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Knox County, IL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,094 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,957 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,911 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Knox County, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

20.7k

2023 Value

± 904

0.111%

1 Year growth

± 6.07%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Knox County, IL grew at a rate of 0.111%, from 20.7k employees to 20.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Knox County, IL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,670 people), Retail Trade (3,006 people), and Educational Services (2,895 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Knox County, IL, though some of these residents may live in Knox County, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,847

Median earning men ± $3,199

$32,593

Median earning women ± $2,082

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($80,000), Public Administration ($64,635), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,697).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($67,614), Manufacturing ($47,176), and Wholesale Trade ($46,089).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Y-Axis

2.47%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.47% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

69
Other Services (except Public Administration)
56
Retail Trade
49
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$109k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$99.2k
Retail Trade
$73.7k
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Knox County, IL went to Donald J. Trump with 51.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (51.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.11%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Knox County, IL went to Donald J. Trump with 51.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Knox County, IL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Knox County, IL awarded 844 degrees. The student population of Knox County, IL in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,077 male students and 1,669 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Knox County, IL are White (558 and 72.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (73 and 9.48%), Black or African American (50 and 6.49%), and Two or More Races (40 and 5.19%).

The largest universities in Knox County, IL by number of degrees awarded are Carl Sandburg College (512 and 60.7%) and Knox College (332 and 39.3%).

The most popular majors in Knox County, IL are General Studies (191 and 22.6%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (131 and 15.5%), and General Business Administration & Management (45 and 5.33%).

The median tuition cost in Knox County, IL for private four year colleges is $52,461.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Knox County, IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 73.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 11.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 2,746 (39.2% men and 60.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 2,746 students enrolled in Knox County, IL, 39.2% men and 60.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,745 records, of which 62.6% were women and 37.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
42 degrees awarded
Other Research & Experimental Psychology
33 degrees awarded
Creative Writing
26 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Knox County, IL was General Business Administration & Management with 42 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Knox County, IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Carl Sandburg College
512 degrees awarded
Knox College
332 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Carl Sandburg College with 512 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 335 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Knox County, IL, which is 0.658 times less than the 509 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 558 degrees mean that there were 7.64 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 73 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($52,461) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($798) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.01% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.62M), Some college (2.15M), and Bachelors Degree (2.1M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Knox County, IL was $104,900 in 2023, which is 0.346 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $96,800 to $104,900, a 8.37% increase. The homeownership rate in Knox County, IL is 69.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Knox County, IL have an average commute time of 20.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Knox County, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Knox County, IL is $53,291. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Knox County, IL was Census Tract 14 with a value of $88,571, followed by Census Tract 12 and Census Tract 2, with respective values of $78,672 and $75,742.

In 2023, 13.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Knox County, IL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.356%.

Housing

Property

$104,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,462

$14,490

Median Property Taxes

±$696

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Knox County, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Knox County, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.8%

Homeownership

2023

59.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 69.8% of the housing units in Knox County, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Knox County, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 14
Census Tract 12
Census Tract 2

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Knox County, IL was Census Tract 14 with a value of $88,571, followed by Census Tract 12 and Census Tract 2, with respective values of $78,672 and $75,742.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Knox County, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$53,291

Median Household Income

± $3,809

20.8k

Number of Households

± 931

In 2023, the median household income of the 20.8k households in Knox County, IL grew to $53,291 from the previous year's value of $50,263.

The following chart displays the households in Knox County, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Knox County, IL is from Illinois.

0.477

2022 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.478

2021 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2022, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.477 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.371% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Illinois across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (80.5%)
Carpooled (8.85%)
Worked At Home (5.74%)

In 2023, 80.5% of workers in Knox County, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.85%) and those who worked at home (5.74%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Knox County, IL have a shorter commute time (20.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.17% of the workforce in Knox County, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Knox County, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Knox County, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Knox County, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 13.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Knox County, IL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.356%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

15.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Knox County, IL (7.22k out of 45.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Knox County, IL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 20% of the children was living in poverty in Knox County, IL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.5% of the population of Knox County, IL has health coverage, with 44.2% on employee plans, 20.2% on Medicaid, 17.4% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 1.55% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Knox County, IL see 1962 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.31% decrease from the previous year (1988 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2593 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 547 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,962 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Knox County, IL

Primary care physicians in Knox County, IL see an average of 1,962 patients per year. This represents a 1.31% decrease from the previous year (1,988 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Knox County, IL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.5% under 18 years, 19.3% between 18 and 34 years, 36.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.46%

Uninsured

44.2%

Employer Coverage

20.2%

Medicaid

17.4%

Medicare

11.3%

Non-Group

1.55%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Knox County, IL declined by 2.74% from 5.61% to 5.46%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Knox County, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 38 in Knox County, IL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Knox County, IL.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37.9% in Knox County, IL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Knox County, IL.