Knox County, IN

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    2024 Population
    36,007
    2024 Median Age
    39
    0.256% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    13.7%
    2.21% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $61,237
    4.03% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $137,700
    11.5% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    17,177
    3.78% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Knox County, IN 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.

    98.8% of the residents in Knox County, IN are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Knox County, IN are Vincennes University (3,117 degrees awarded in 2024) and Vincennes Beauty College (16 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Knox County, IN was $137,700, and the homeownership rate was 67.8%.

    Most people in Knox County, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Knox County, IN was 2 cars per household.

    United States

    Population & Diversity

    Knox County, IN is home to a population of 36k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.91% of Knox County, IN residents were born outside of the country (686 people).

    In 2024, there were 25.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (32.2k people) in Knox County, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.25k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 625 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.8% of Knox County, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Knox County, IN was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Knox County, IN
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      32.2k ± 293
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      1.25k ± 421
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      625 ± 180
    2.99%
    Hispanic Population
    1.08k people

    In 2024, there were 25.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (32.2k people) in Knox County, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.25k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 625 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    2.99% of the people in Knox County, IN are hispanic (1.08k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Knox County, IN as a share of the total population.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.91%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    686 people
    2.06%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    743 people

    As of 2024, 1.91% of Knox County, IN residents (686 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Knox County, IN was 2.06%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      718 ± 162
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      375 ± 126
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      310 ± 106

    Knox County, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.91 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    94% of the population of Knox County, IN has health coverage, with 46.3% on employee plans, 18.9% on Medicaid, 15.6% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 0.724% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Knox County, IN see 1,383 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,383 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1988 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 468 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.5% under 18 years, 21.8% between 18 and 34 years, 36.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    5.99%
    Uninsured
    46.3%
    Employer Coverage
    18.9%
    Medicaid
    15.6%
    Medicare
    12.5%
    Non-Group
    0.724%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Knox County, IN declined by 13.6% from 6.93% to 5.99%.

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

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 6.12 in Knox County, IN.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, 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 38.2% in Knox County, IN.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 7.84% in Knox County, IN.

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    Economy

    The economy of Knox County, IN employs 17.2k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Knox County, IN were Manufacturing (3,193 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,066 people), and Retail Trade (2,079 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($98,633), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($82,750), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($78,214).

    Employment

    Occupations

    17.2k
    2024 Value
    ± 925
    −3.78%
    1 Year decline
    ± 7.77%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Knox County, IN declined at a rate of −3.78%, from 17.9k employees to 17.2k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Knox County, IN, are Production Occupations (1,919 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,818 people), and Management Occupations (1,799 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Knox County, IN.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    17.2k
    2024 Value
    ± 925
    −3.78%
    1 Year decline
    ± 7.77%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Knox County, IN declined at a rate of −3.78%, from 17.9k employees to 17.2k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Knox County, IN, are Manufacturing (3,193 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,066 people), and Retail Trade (2,079 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Knox County, IN, though some of these residents may live in Knox County, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $47,768
    Median earning men ± $3,059
    $36,739
    Median earning women ± $1,658

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($83,269), Information ($70,500), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($58,345).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($63,438), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($51,719), and Manufacturing ($49,130).

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 66
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 61
      Retail Trade
    3. 44
      Health Care and Social Assistance

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $161k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $105k
      Manufacturing
    3. $77k
      Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in the states of United States went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.2%), followed by Jill Stein (0.556%).

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    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.2%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.556%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in the states of United States went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.2%), followed by Jill Stein (0.556%).

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Knox County, IN awarded 3,133 degrees. The student population of Knox County, IN in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 10,024 male students and 9,798 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Knox County, IN are White (2,205 and 70.9%), Hispanic or Latino (415 and 13.3%), Black or African American (226 and 7.27%), and Asian (109 and 3.51%).

    The largest universities in Knox County, IN by number of degrees awarded are Vincennes University (3,117 and 99.5%) and Vincennes Beauty College (16 and 0.511%).

    The most popular majors in Knox County, IN are Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (994 and 31.7%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (540 and 17.2%), and Robotics Technology (262 and 8.36%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $6,551 for in-state students and $16,283 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 19,822 students enrolled in Knox County, IN, 50.6% men and 49.4% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 12,934 records, of which 48.3% were women and 51.7% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      540 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      75 degrees awarded
    3. Automation Engineer Technology
      54 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Knox County, IN was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 540 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Vincennes University
      3,117 degrees awarded
    2. Vincennes Beauty College
      16 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Vincennes University with 3,117 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 1,625 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Knox County, IN, which is 1.08 times more than the 1,508 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,205 degrees mean that there were 5.31 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 415 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 4-year or above ($6,551) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($575) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,332) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Knox County, IN was $137,700 in 2024, which is 0.414 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $123,500 to $137,700, a 11.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Knox County, IN is 67.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Knox County, IN have an average commute time of 19.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Knox County, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 11.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Knox County, IN. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.05%.

    Housing

    Property

    $137,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$11,734
    $10,285
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$687

    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, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    67.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    65.6%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 67.8% of the housing units in Knox County, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.9%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $61,237
    Median Household Income
    ± $4,302
    15.2k
    Number of Households
    ± 904

    In 2024, the median household income of the 15.2k households in Knox County, IN grew to $61,237 from the previous year's value of $58,863.

    The following chart displays the households in Knox County, IN 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (84.5%)
    2. Carpooled (8.45%)
    3. Walked (3.84%)

    In 2024, 84.5% of workers in Knox County, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.45%) and those who walked to work (3.84%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    19.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Knox County, IN have a shorter commute time (19.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.1% of the workforce in Knox County, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 11.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Knox County, IN. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.05%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    13.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Knox County, IN (4.7k out of 34.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Knox County, IN is White, followed by Two Or More 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.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 17.2% of the children was living in poverty in Knox County, IN. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 5.8%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 109 in Knox County, IN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 26% per 100,000 population.

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