Knox County, OH

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2019 Population

61,481

0.435% 1-year growth

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

Rob Portman

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

39.4

1.29% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

13.1%

7.94% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$57,749

4.75% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$155,500

5.14% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

28,638

0.65% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Knox County, OH had a population of 61.5k people with a median age of 39.4 and a median household income of $57,749. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Knox County, OH grew from 61,215 to 61,481, a 0.435% increase and its median household income grew from $55,131 to $57,749, a 4.75% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Knox County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (95.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.63%), White (Hispanic) (1.07%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.865%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.459%). 0% of the households in Knox County, OH speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

99.3% of the residents in Knox County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Knox County, OH are Mount Vernon Nazarene University (604 degrees awarded in 2020), Kenyon College (527 degrees), and Knox County Career Center (209 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Knox County, OH was $155,500, and the homeownership rate was 72%. Most people in Knox County, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Knox County, OH was 2 cars per household.

Knox County, OH borders Ashland County, OH, Coshocton County, OH, Delaware County, OH, Holmes County, OH, Licking County, OH, Morrow County, OH, and Richland County, OH.

United States Ohio Mount Vernon, OH

Diversity

Knox County, OH is home to a population of 61.5k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2019, 1.3% of Knox County, OH residents were born outside of the country (797 people).

In 2019, there were 58.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (58.6k people) in Knox County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 657 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Knox County, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
58.6k ± 50
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1k ± 138
White (Hispanic)
657 ± 147

1.5%

Hispanic Population

923 people

1.5% of the people in Knox County, OH are hispanic (923 people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.3%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

797 people

1.22%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

745 people

As of 2019, 1.3% of Knox County, OH residents (797 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Knox County, OH was 1.22%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.6

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 8.7

In 2019, the median age of all people in Knox County, OH was 39.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 39, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 42. But people in Knox County, OH are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Knox County, OH residents was 39.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

India
63,303 ± 6,160 people
Mexico
44,693 ± 5,180 people
China
34,554 ± 4,557 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 63,303 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 44,693 and China with 34,554.

Citizenship

99.3%

2019 Citizenship

99.4%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 99.3% of Knox County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Knox County, OH was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,615 ± 222
Gulf War (1990s)
833 ± 242
Gulf War (2001-)
591 ± 156

Knox County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.94 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Ohio. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Ohio, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (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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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Ohio across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Knox County, OH is $57,749. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Knox County, OH was Census Tract 77 with a value of $81,935, followed by Census Tract 68.01 and Census Tract 70, with respective values of $75,568 and $69,750.

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,688. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Knox County, OH employs 28.6k people. The largest industries in Knox County, OH are Manufacturing (5,105 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,965 people), and Educational Services (3,258 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($75,625), Information ($55,298), and Public Administration ($50,660).

Wages

Median Household Income

$57,749

2019 value

± $2,562

4.75%

1 Year Growth

± 5.45%

Households in Knox County, OH have a median annual income of $57,749, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $55,131 in 2018, which represents a 4.75% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Knox County, OH compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$65,641

Average Male Salary in Ohio

± $1,032

$48,688

Average Female Salary in Ohio

± $771

In 2019, full-time male employees in Ohio made 1.35 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Ohio by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Ohio

Asian
$64,199 ± $5,065
White
$50,885 ± $647
American Indian
$40,448 ± $14,829

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Ohio workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.26 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Ohio.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Ohio by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Knox County, OH is from Ohio.

0.46

2019 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.461

2018 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2019, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.131% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

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

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 77
Census Tract 68.01
Census Tract 70

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Knox County, OH was Census Tract 77 with a value of $81,935, followed by Census Tract 68.01 and Census Tract 70, with respective values of $75,568 and $69,750.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

13.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Knox County, OH (7.59k out of 57.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 6 - 11.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
7,025 ± 639
Two Or More
301 ± 140
Black
127 ± 135

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

28.6k

2019 Value

± 1,166

0.65%

1 Year growth

± 5.63%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Knox County, OH grew at a rate of 0.65%, from 28.5k employees to 28.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Knox County, OH, are Production Occupations (3,237 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,218 people), and Management Occupations (2,595 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Knox County, OH.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Knox County, OH, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (3,237 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,218 people), and Management Occupations (2,595 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Knox County, OH has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (2 times higher than expected), Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (1.98 times), and Material Moving Occupations (1.27 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Knox County, OH, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($66,944), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($60,225), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($58,831).

Industries

Employment by Industries

28.6k

2019 Value

± 1,166

0.65%

1 Year growth

± 5.63%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Knox County, OH grew at a rate of 0.65%, from 28.5k employees to 28.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Knox County, OH, are Manufacturing (5,105 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,965 people), and Educational Services (3,258 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Knox County, OH, though some of these residents may live in Knox County, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Knox County, OH, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (5,105 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,965 people), and Educational Services (3,258 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Knox County, OH has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1.95 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (1.78 times), and Educational Services (1.23 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Knox County, OH, by median earnings, are Utilities ($75,625), Information ($55,298), and Public Administration ($50,660).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Machinery with $57.8B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($53.5B) and Mixed freight ($52.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Ohio products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Ohio.

$685B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.25T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

81.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $685B. This is expected to increase 81.7% to $1.25T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Ohio trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Most Common Trade Partners

Michigan
$46.1B
Indiana
$39.9B
Pennsylvania
$32.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $46.1B, followed by Indiana with $39.9B and Pennsylvania and $32.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Ohio shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Knox County, OH went to Donald J. Trump with 71.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (27.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.19%). The most partisan county was Holmes County, OH with 83.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 16 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (71.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (27.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.19%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Knox County, OH went to Donald J. Trump with 71.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (27.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.19%).

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

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Ohio.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Knox County, OH

71.2% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Ohio

Holmes County, OH
83.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Putnam County, OH
82.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Mercer County, OH
81.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Ohio was Holmes County, OH with 83.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Ohio colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Ohio

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Rob Portman

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman are the senators currently representing Ohio.

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 Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 16 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 Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Knox County, OH awarded 1,340 degrees. The student population of Knox County, OH is skewed towards women, with 1,582 male students and 2,312 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Knox County, OH are White (1,104 and 84.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (50 and 3.84%), Black or African American (46 and 3.54%), and Two or More Races (43 and 3.31%).

The largest universities in Knox County, OH by number of degrees awarded are Mount Vernon Nazarene University (604 and 45.1%), Kenyon College (527 and 39.3%), and Knox County Career Center (209 and 15.6%).

The most popular majors in Knox County, OH are General Business Administration & Management (137 and 10.2%), General English Language & Literature (88 and 6.57%), and General Psychology (64 and 4.78%).

The median tuition cost in Knox County, OH for private four year colleges is $38,560.

Concentrations

Most Common

General English Language & Literature
88 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
70 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
64 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Knox County, OH was General English Language & Literature with 88 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
604 degrees awarded
Kenyon College
527 degrees awarded
Knox County Career Center
209 degrees awarded

$38,560

Median Private

In 2020, the Knox County, OH institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mount Vernon Nazarene University with 604 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

518

Degrees Awarded to Men

822

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 518 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Knox County, OH, which is 0.63 times less than the 822 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Knox County, OH by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,104 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
50 degrees awarded
Black or African American
46 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Knox County, OH was White students. These 1,104 degrees mean that there were 22.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 50 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Knox County, OH was $155,500 in 2019, which is 0.647 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $147,900 to $155,500, a 5.14% increase. The homeownership rate in Knox County, OH is 72%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Knox County, OH have an average commute time of 25.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Knox County, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$155,500

2019 Median

± $4,342

$147,900

2018 Median

± $5,000

In 2019, the median property value in Knox County, OH grew to to $155,500 from the previous year's value of $147,900.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Knox County, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Knox County, OH the largest share of households have a property value in the $150k - $175k range.

Household Income

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

$57,749

Median Household Income

± $2,562

23.2k

Number of Households

± 1,049

In 2019, the median household income of the 23.2k households in Knox County, OH grew to $57,749 from the previous year's value of $55,131.

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

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Knox County, OH distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Knox County, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

72%

2019 Homeownership

71.7%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 72% of the housing units in Knox County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Knox County, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

25.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Knox County, OH have a shorter commute time (25.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.41% of the workforce in Knox County, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (77.5%)
Carpooled (9.83%)
Worked At Home (5.42%)

In 2019, 77.5% of workers in Knox County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.83%) and those who worked at home (5.42%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Health

90.4% of the population of Knox County, OH has health coverage, with 49.3% on employee plans, 15.6% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 10.4% on non-group plans, and 1.49% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Ohio was $8,712 in 2014. This is a 5.14% increase from the previous year ($8,286).

Primary care physicians in Knox County, OH see 2813 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.57% decrease from the previous year (2917 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2597 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 623 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Lawrence County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (19.1%). Additionally, Jackson County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (42.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,813 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Knox County, OH

Primary care physicians in Knox County, OH see an average of 2,813 patients per year. This represents a 3.57% decrease from the previous year (2,917 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$8,712

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Ohio

$4,371

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,007

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,038

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Ohio (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.14%, from $8,286 to $8,712.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

9.63%

Uninsured

49.3%

Employer Coverage

15.6%

Medicaid

13.6%

Medicare

10.4%

Non-Group

1.49%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Knox County, OH grew by 3.26% from 9.32% to 9.63%.

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