Knox County, IN

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2021 Population

36,362

1.28% 1-year decline

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Braun

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.2

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

15.1%

4.89% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$51,784

9.26% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$106,800

9.09% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

17,419

1.83% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Knox County, IN had a population of 36.4k people with a median age of 39.2 and a median household income of $51,784. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Knox County, IN declined from 36,833 to 36,362, a −1.28% decrease and its median household income grew from $47,394 to $51,784, a 9.26% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Knox County, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.89%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.52%), White (Hispanic) (1.21%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.927%).

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.

98.9% of the residents in Knox County, IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Knox County, IN are Vincennes University (152637) (2,714 degrees awarded in 2021) and Vincennes Beauty College (2 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Knox County, IN was $106,800, and the homeownership rate was 64.4%.

Most people in Knox County, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Knox County, IN was 2 cars per household.

Knox County, IN borders Crawford County, IL, Lawrence County, IL, Wabash County, IL, Daviess County, IN, Gibson County, IN, Greene County, IN, Pike County, IN, and Sullivan County, IN.

United States Indiana Vincennes, IN

Population & Diversity

Knox County, IN is home to a population of 36.4k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.53% of Knox County, IN residents were born outside of the country (557 people).

In 2021, there were 31.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (33.1k people) in Knox County, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.05k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 916 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.9%

2021 Citizenship

99%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.9% of Knox County, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Knox County, IN was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Knox County, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
33.1k ± 248
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.05k ± 296
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
916 ± 145

2.4%

Hispanic Population

873 people

2.4% of the people in Knox County, IN are hispanic (873 people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
100,393 ± 7,721 people
India
33,054 ± 4,453 people
China
20,560 ± 3,515 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 100,393 Indiana residents, followed by India with 33,054 and China with 20,560.

Foreign-Born Population

1.53%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

557 people

1.55%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

570 people

As of 2021, 1.53% of Knox County, IN residents (557 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Knox County, IN was 1.55%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
704 ± 157
Gulf War (2001-)
409 ± 131
Gulf War (1990s)
305 ± 115

Knox County, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.72 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Knox County, IN employs 17.4k people. The largest industries in Knox County, IN are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,021 people), Manufacturing (2,845 people), and Retail Trade (2,298 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($84,181), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($78,860), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($72,617).

Males in Indiana have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,653. The income inequality in Indiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

17.4k

2021 Value

± 922

−1.83%

1 Year decline

± 7.72%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Knox County, IN declined at a rate of −1.83%, from 17.7k employees to 17.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Knox County, IN, are Production Occupations (1,879 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,697 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,662 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Knox County, IN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Indiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

17.4k

2021 Value

± 922

−1.83%

1 Year decline

± 7.72%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Knox County, IN declined at a rate of −1.83%, from 17.7k employees to 17.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Knox County, IN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,021 people), Manufacturing (2,845 people), and Retail Trade (2,298 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,649

Median earning men ± $2,197

$30,520

Median earning women ± $1,552

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($73,281), Wholesale Trade ($62,361), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,862).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($70,750), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($45,139), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($42,031).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

304
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
222
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
194
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$277k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$228k
Manufacturing
$59.7k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $74B, followed by Mixed freight ($43.5B) and Machinery ($35.1B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$465B

2020 Value in Indiana

$895B

Projected 2050 Value in Indiana

92.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Indiana trade was $465B. This is expected to increase 92.4% to $895B by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$38.6B
Ohio
$37.8B
Michigan
$36.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $38.6B, followed by Ohio with $37.8B and Michigan and $36.8B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Knox County, IN went to Donald J. Trump with 72.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (25.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.76%).

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (72.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (25.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.76%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Knox County, IN went to Donald J. Trump with 72.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (25.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.76%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Indiana

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Todd Young

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Mike Braun

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing Indiana.

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

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Indiana

Indiana is currently represented by 9 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 Indiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Knox County, IN awarded 2,716 degrees. The student population of Knox County, IN in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 8,241 male students and 8,190 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Knox County, IN are White (1,903 and 70.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (339 and 12.6%), Black or African American (229 and 8.51%), and Two or More Races (73 and 2.71%).

The largest universities in Knox County, IN by number of degrees awarded are Vincennes University (152637) (2,714 and 99.9%) and Vincennes Beauty College (2 and 0.0736%).

The most popular majors in Knox County, IN are Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (807 and 29.7%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (566 and 20.8%), and Automation Engineer Technology (116 and 4.27%).

The median tuition cost in Knox County, IN for a public four year colleges is $5,926 for in-state students and $14,730 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 16,431 students enrolled in Knox County, IN, 50.2% men and 49.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,092 records, of which 47.8% were women and 52.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
566 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
75 degrees awarded
Automation Engineer Technology
49 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Knox County, IN was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 566 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Vincennes University (152637)
2,714 degrees awarded
Vincennes Beauty College
2 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Vincennes University (152637) with 2,714 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 1,330 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Knox County, IN, which is 0.96 times less than the 1,386 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,903 degrees mean that there were 5.61 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 339 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($5,926) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($523) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,276) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.712% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.727% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.73M), Some college (1.13M), and Bachelors Degree (856k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Knox County, IN was $106,800 in 2021, which is 0.436 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $97,900 to $106,800, a 9.09% increase. The homeownership rate in Knox County, IN is 64.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Knox County, IN have an average commute time of 20.2 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.

Median household income in Knox County, IN is $51,784. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Knox County, IN was Census Tract 9558 with a value of $73,683, followed by Census Tract 9551 and Census Tract 9557, with respective values of $68,472 and $65,455.

In 2022, 11.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Knox County, IN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.93%.

Housing

Property

$106,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,844

$9,733

Median Property Taxes

±$662

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.

Rent vs Own

64.4%

Homeownership

2021

64.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 64.4% of the housing units in Knox County, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Knox County, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9558
Census Tract 9551
Census Tract 9557

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Knox County, IN was Census Tract 9558 with a value of $73,683, followed by Census Tract 9551 and Census Tract 9557, with respective values of $68,472 and $65,455.

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

Household Income

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

$51,784

Median Household Income

± $4,601

15.1k

Number of Households

± 895

In 2021, the median household income of the 15.1k households in Knox County, IN grew to $51,784 from the previous year's value of $47,394.

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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Knox County, IN is from Indiana.

0.449

2021 Wage GINI in Indiana

0.451

2020 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2021, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.514% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (87.2%)
Carpooled (6%)
Walked (2.98%)

In 2021, 87.2% of workers in Knox County, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6%) and those who walked to work (2.98%).

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.

Commute Time

20.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Knox County, IN have a shorter commute time (20.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.28% of the workforce in Knox County, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 11.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Knox County, IN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.93%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

15.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Knox County, IN (5.17k out of 34.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Knox County, IN is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 19% of the children was living in poverty in Knox County, IN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

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.

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.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

92.1% of the population of Knox County, IN has health coverage, with 49.1% on employee plans, 16.3% on Medicaid, 13.8% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 0.889% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Knox County, IN see 1220 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.813% decrease from the previous year (1230 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2283 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 537 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,220 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Knox County, IN

Primary care physicians in Knox County, IN see an average of 1,220 patients per year. This represents a 0.813% decrease from the previous year (1,230 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.1% under 18 years, 22% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.86%

Uninsured

49.1%

Employer Coverage

16.3%

Medicaid

13.8%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

0.889%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Knox County, IN declined by 0.574% from 7.9% to 7.86%.

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.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 63.4 in Knox County, IN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Knox County, IN.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 38.6% in Knox County, IN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Knox County, IN.

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