Knox County, Texas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Knox County, Texas, 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, Texas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Knox County, Texas. The estimated population of Knox County, Texas is 3,384 people, with a median age of 41.7.

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
3,384
 -8.02% -9.83%
2020
3,679
 -0.7% -
2019
3,705
 -0.75% -
2018
3,733
 -0.53% -
2017
3,753
 - -

Population of Knox County, Texas 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
56.3%
59.4%
 -5.22%
Black/African American
4.8%
6%
 -20.00%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
35.2%
33.4%
 +5.39%
Asian
1.7%
0.2%
 +750.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.9%
0.9%
 +111.11%
Other
0%
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, Texas 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 41.7 +0.24% 39.5 -0.75% 44.1 +5.25%
2020 41.6 +5.32% 39.8 +3.92% 41.9 -2.1%
2019 39.5 0% 38.3 +2.41% 42.8 -0.47%
2018 39.5 -2.71% 37.4 -0.53% 43 -0.69%
2017 40.6 - 37.6 - 43.3 -

The median age of Knox County, Texas 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 9 300 -4.28% 296 -30.83% 285 207
10 to 19 266 -16.37% 208 3.5% 219 206
20 to 29 197 -22.21% 206 -46.47% 156 125
30 to 39 237 -8.88% 153 +26.85% 214 197
40 to 49 188 -9.99% 224 +20.31% 167 264
50 to 59 245 +8.62% 285 -51.79% 261 161
60 to 69 240 -23.64% 186 +33.78% 187 254
70+ 206 0.15% 316 -12.94% 205 276

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Knox County, Texas is $50,163.00.

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
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $45,417.00
  • 45 to 64
    $78,516.00
  • 65 and over
    $33,750.00

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, Texas is currently $63,870.00.

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.

1.28% 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
    21.10%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    28.78%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.43%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.67%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.79%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.96%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.28%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Knox County is $24,555.00.

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, Texas, 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
    8.66%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.17%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    21.97%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.69%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.52%

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 2,649.

Of those people, a total of 57.60% 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 55.50%.

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 182 14.30% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 172 70.30% 23.10%
25 to 29 years 109 67.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 212 73.60% 2.60%
35 to 44 years 428 82.90% 2.00%
45 to 54 years 423 83.70% 3.10%
55 to 59 years 201 78.10% 3.20%
60 to 64 years 298 61.70% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 325 28.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 299 2.00% 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 2,017 55.30% 3.40%
Black or African American 172 61.60% 0.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 59 76.30% 8.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 107 79.40% 1.20%
Two or more races 294 59.50% 6.30%
Hispanic or Latino 818 63.20% 2.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,573 53.00% 4.60%

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 1,471, with median earnings of $32,173.00.

Women in Knox County, Texas earning approximately 69.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,471 $32,173.00
Male 847 $35,917.00
Female 624 $25,040.00

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 152 $56,667.00
Business and Financial 7 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 3 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 13 $35,417.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 82 $50,833.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 61 $53,250.00
Healthcare Support 70 $20,338.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 2 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 49 $9,792.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 58 $33,750.00
Personal Care and Service 2 $0.00
Sales 158 $35,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 185 $23,194.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 102 $33,611.00
Construction and Extraction 149 $27,418.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 76 $50,625.00
Production 115 $22,216.00
Transportation and Material Moving 62 $50,208.00

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 96 $56,905.00 56 $14,773.00
Business and Financial 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 13 $35,417.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 17 $34,625.00 65 $51,080.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 61 $53,250.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 70 $20,338.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 6 $0.00 43 $17,917.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 37 $53,221.00 21 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Sales 107 $36,083.00 51 $29,271.00
Office and Administrative Support 20 $0.00 165 $23,813.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 102 $33,611.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 103 $34,554.00 46 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 74 $50,833.00 2 $0.00
Production 96 $22,159.00 19 $23,125.00
Transportation and Material Moving 62 $50,208.00 0 $0.00

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 1,251 households in Knox County, with an average household size of 2.62 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 872 families in Knox County with an average family size of 3.28 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 663 98 111 379
Average Household Size 3.41 2.26 3.55 1.06
Total Families 663 98 111 0
Average Household Size 3.41 2.15 3.55 0

Poverty

Of the 872 families in Knox County, 7.00% 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 1,826 housing units in Knox County, Texas.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,251 68.51%
Vacant 575 31.49%

8.43% of the total 1,826 housing units in Knox County are rental units. This is approximately 154 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,030 are occupied by the owner - or 56.41% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Knox County is $823.00.

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
    67
  • Less than $500
    51
  • $500 to $999
    77
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    26
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 $47,000.00.

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
    548
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    312
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    42
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    65
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    36
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    25
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

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
    310
  • 1940 to 1949
    199
  • 1950 to 1959
    288
  • 1960 to 1969
    288
  • 1970 to 1979
    322
  • 1980 to 1989
    210
  • 1990 to 1999
    113
  • 2000 to 2009
    41
  • 2010 to 2013
    55
  • 2014 or later
    0

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
    29
  • 1 vehicle available
    511
  • 2 vehicles available
    461
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    250

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.

17.3 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
    289
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    356
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    182
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    225
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    107
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    30
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    27
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    1
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    48
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    114
  • 90 or more minutes
    21

Summary

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

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Places in Knox County, Texas

We have data for 8 places in Knox County, Texas. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.