Knox County, Kentucky
Knox County is home to 29,865 people. 36.9% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Kentucky rate (16.1%). The median household income is $32,527.
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| Measure | Value | Kentucky | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,865 | 4,534,824 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $32,527 | $63,726 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 36.9% | 16.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 46.6% | 20.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.6% | 27.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $118,700 | $205,600 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $681 | $967 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 46.5% | 45.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 0.7% | 4.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 39.7 years | 39.1 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
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Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.