Knox County, Nebraska Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Knox County, Nebraska, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Knox County, Nebraska. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Knox County, Nebraska. The estimated population of Knox County, Nebraska is 8,434 people, with a median age of 44.2.

We can look at the total population in Knox County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
8,434
+0.4%
-0.73%
2020
8,400
 -0.31% -
2019
8,426
 -0.4% -
2018
8,460
 -0.42% -
2017
8,496
 - -

Population of Knox County, Nebraska by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
84.7%
86.2%
 -1.74%
Black/African American
0.5%
0.2%
 +150.00%
Native
9.2%
9.2%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.3%
2.6%
 +26.92%
Asian
0.4%
0.3%
 +33.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
1.8%
1.3%
 +38.46%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Knox County, Nebraska by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.2 -2.86% 42.3 -1.63% 46.1 -2.95%
2020 45.5 -0.22% 43 -2.93% 47.5 -0.84%
2019 45.6 -2.77% 44.3 -1.12% 47.9 -1.24%
2018 46.9 -0.64% 44.8 -0.67% 48.5 -1.02%
2017 47.2 - 45.1 - 49 -

The median age of Knox County, Nebraska gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 483 +17.52% 575 -13.12% 573 502
10 to 19 616 0.31% 542 +11.55% 603 603
20 to 29 358 +14.09% 343 +17.14% 407 395
30 to 39 387 +6.08% 386 -2.44% 410 376
40 to 49 453 -8.3% 394 -4.36% 416 374
50 to 59 634 -15.12% 697 -22.92% 543 549
60 to 69 589 +4.91% 544 +17.42% 617 644
70+ 627 +1.42% 868 -9.67% 635 787

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Knox County, Nebraska is $58,043.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Knox County.

  • Under 25
    $51,250.00
  • 25 to 44
    $72,426.00
  • 45 to 64
    $68,214.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,201.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Knox County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Knox County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Knox County, Nebraska is currently $71,058.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.07% of households in Knox County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Knox County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.02%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.62%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.91%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    18.39%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.06%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.94%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.07%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Knox County is $29,621.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Knox County by the total population of Knox County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Knox County, Nebraska, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Knox County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.15%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.83%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.25%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.32%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.45%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Knox County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Knox County over the age of 16 is 6,611.

Of those people, a total of 65.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Knox County is 62.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 458 48.90% 8.90%
20 to 24 years 392 81.90% 7.80%
25 to 29 years 410 85.60% 1.10%
30 to 34 years 362 91.70% 3.60%
35 to 44 years 823 93.20% 4.40%
45 to 54 years 840 89.00% 2.90%
55 to 59 years 643 83.00% 5.60%
60 to 64 years 621 73.40% 1.30%
65 to 74 years 1,073 41.10% 5.40%
75 years and over 989 12.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Knox County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 5,896 64.50% 2.70%
Black or African American 45 55.60% 32.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 499 70.10% 16.00%
Asian 35 60.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 1 100.00% 0.00%
Other 19 47.40% 22.20%
Two or more races 116 80.20% 7.50%
Hispanic or Latino 156 53.80% 8.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,816 64.90% 2.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Knox County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Knox County is 4,123, with median earnings of $34,296.00.

Women in Knox County, Nebraska earning approximately 67.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,123 $34,296.00
Male 2,273 $41,445.00
Female 1,850 $27,857.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 720 $39,500.00
Business and Financial 59 $40,208.00
Computer and Mathematical 5 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 19 $41,932.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 22 $15,833.00
Community and Social Service 75 $42,083.00
Legal 11 $50,417.00
Educational and Library 214 $40,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 17 $28,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 228 $53,295.00
Healthcare Support 176 $20,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 33 $26,250.00
Law Enforcement 41 $53,250.00
Food Preparation and Serving 213 $10,625.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 219 $19,688.00
Personal Care and Service 89 $21,625.00
Sales 291 $42,875.00
Office and Administrative Support 478 $35,167.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 194 $27,125.00
Construction and Extraction 201 $41,964.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 236 $48,289.00
Production 243 $38,897.00
Transportation and Material Moving 186 $45,000.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 544 $36,458.00 176 $44,318.00
Business and Financial 17 $45,417.00 42 $34,219.00
Computer and Mathematical 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 10 $42,000.00 9 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $29,750.00 13 $0.00
Community and Social Service 15 $45,781.00 60 $33,750.00
Legal 3 $0.00 8 $37,000.00
Educational and Library 36 $48,333.00 178 $36,429.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 11 $51,875.00 6 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 40 $95,714.00 188 $52,500.00
Healthcare Support 18 $22,500.00 158 $15,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 27 $21,250.00 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 39 $52,750.00 2 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 64 $12,250.00 149 $9,219.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 137 $26,250.00 82 $12,500.00
Personal Care and Service 29 $12,411.00 60 $21,750.00
Sales 166 $63,214.00 125 $21,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 80 $38,750.00 398 $35,083.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 182 $28,125.00 12 $8,750.00
Construction and Extraction 192 $45,625.00 9 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 227 $48,882.00 9 $0.00
Production 153 $52,031.00 90 $28,716.00
Transportation and Material Moving 178 $45,000.00 8 $45,000.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,323 households in Knox County, with an average household size of 2.49 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,188 families in Knox County with an average family size of 3.15 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,866 106 216 1,135
Average Household Size 3.04 3.79 4.26 1.13
Total Families 1,866 106 216 0
Average Household Size 3.03 3.34 4.04 0

Poverty

Of the 2,188 families in Knox County, 5.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Knox County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,550 housing units in Knox County, Nebraska.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,323 73.03%
Vacant 1,227 26.97%

13.14% of the total 4,550 housing units in Knox County are rental units. This is approximately 598 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,525 are occupied by the owner - or 55.49% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Knox County is $611.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Knox County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    200
  • Less than $500
    258
  • $500 to $999
    318
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    17
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    5
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Knox County is $98,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Knox County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    390
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    888
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    436
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    255
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    265
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    148
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    91
  • $1,000,000 or more
    52

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Knox County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Knox County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,530
  • 1940 to 1949
    152
  • 1950 to 1959
    322
  • 1960 to 1969
    470
  • 1970 to 1979
    805
  • 1980 to 1989
    306
  • 1990 to 1999
    362
  • 2000 to 2009
    226
  • 2010 to 2013
    376
  • 2014 or later
    1

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Knox County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    136
  • 1 vehicle available
    809
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,180
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,198

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Knox County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Knox County that commute to work in a particular way.

19.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Knox County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    765
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    610
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    498
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    416
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    332
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    199
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    275
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    69
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    94
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    215
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    140
  • 90 or more minutes
    49

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Knox County, Nebraska in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Knox County, Nebraska

We have data for 37 places in Knox County, Nebraska. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.