Knox County, OH

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2022 Population

62,657

0.413% 1-year growth

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

39.4

0.51% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

12.9%

1.75% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$71,246

10.6% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$197,400

17% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

28,935

0.478% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Knox County, OH had a population of 62.7k people with a median age of 39.4 and a median household income of $71,246. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Knox County, OH grew from 62,399 to 62,657, a 0.413% increase and its median household income grew from $64,439 to $71,246, a 10.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Knox County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.841%), White (Hispanic) (0.744%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.536%).

None of the households in Knox County, OH 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.

99.2% of the residents in Knox County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Knox County, OH are Kenyon College (566 degrees awarded in 2022), Mount Vernon Nazarene University (514 degrees), and Knox County Career Center (166 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Knox County, OH was $197,400, and the homeownership rate was 73%.

Most people in Knox County, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.5 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.

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Population & Diversity

Knox County, OH is home to a population of 62.7k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 1.25% of Knox County, OH residents were born outside of the country (784 people).

In 2022, there were 34.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (58.8k people) in Knox County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.69k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 527 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.2%

2022 Citizenship

99.3%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99.2% of Knox County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Knox County, OH was 99.3%, 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.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Knox County, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
58.8k ± 408
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.69k ± 429
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
527 ± 144

1.69%

Hispanic Population

1.06k people

1.69% of the people in Knox County, OH are hispanic (1.06k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Knox County, OH 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 Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
65,962 ± 6,288 people
Mexico
43,233 ± 5,095 people
China
34,193 ± 4,533 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 65,962 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 43,233 and China with 34,193.

Foreign-Born Population

1.25%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

784 people

1.31%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

820 people

As of 2022, 1.25% of Knox County, OH residents (784 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Knox County, OH was 1.31%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,350 ± 377
Gulf War (1990s)
728 ± 226
Gulf War (2001-)
554 ± 167

Knox County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.85 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Knox County, OH employs 28.9k people. The largest industries in Knox County, OH are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,475 people), Manufacturing (4,474 people), and Educational Services (2,982 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($79,904), Utilities ($64,423), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($62,969).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,975. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

28.9k

2022 Value

± 1,373

−0.478%

1 Year decline

± 6.62%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Knox County, OH declined at a rate of −0.478%, from 29.1k employees to 28.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Knox County, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,397 people), Production Occupations (2,943 people), and Management Occupations (2,501 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Knox County, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

28.9k

2022 Value

± 1,373

−0.478%

1 Year decline

± 6.62%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Knox County, OH declined at a rate of −0.478%, from 29.1k employees to 28.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Knox County, OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,475 people), Manufacturing (4,474 people), and Educational Services (2,982 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,832

Median earning men ± $2,219

$32,036

Median earning women ± $3,336

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($73,403), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($61,444), and Public Administration ($61,273).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($95,808), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,651), and Public Administration ($44,464).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 5.51M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

89
Other Services (except Public Administration)
78
Construction
62
Retail Trade

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

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$275k
Manufacturing
$164k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$71.4k
Educational Services

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

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%).

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance 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 15 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 (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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

J. D. Vance

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance 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 Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 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 2022, universities in Knox County, OH awarded 1,246 degrees. The student population of Knox County, OH in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,603 male students and 2,338 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Knox County, OH are White (991 and 83.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (59 and 4.98%), Black or African American (44 and 3.71%), and Two or More Races (38 and 3.21%).

The largest universities in Knox County, OH by number of degrees awarded are Kenyon College (566 and 45.4%), Mount Vernon Nazarene University (514 and 41.3%), and Knox County Career Center (166 and 13.3%).

The most popular majors in Knox County, OH are General Business Administration & Management (101 and 8.11%), General English Language & Literature (76 and 6.1%), and General Psychology (64 and 5.14%).

The median tuition cost in Knox County, OH for private four year colleges is $45,097.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Knox County, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 40.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 3,941 (40.7% men and 59.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 3,941 students enrolled in Knox County, OH, 40.7% men and 59.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,031 records, of which 60.2% were women and 39.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General English Language & Literature
76 degrees awarded
General Psychology
64 degrees awarded
General Economics
61 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Knox County, OH was General English Language & Literature with 76 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

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Kenyon College
566 degrees awarded
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
514 degrees awarded
Knox County Career Center
166 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Kenyon College with 566 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 499 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Knox County, OH, which is 0.668 times less than the 747 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 991 degrees mean that there were 16.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 59 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($45,097) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($250) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,700) 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 2022, 0.724% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.686% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.05M), Some college (1.98M), and Bachelors Degree (1.63M).

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, OH was $197,400 in 2022, which is 0.7 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $168,700 to $197,400, a 17% increase. The homeownership rate in Knox County, OH is 73%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Knox County, OH have an average commute time of 27.5 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.

Median household income in Knox County, OH is $71,246. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Knox County, OH was Census Tract 68.02 with a value of $85,399, followed by Census Tract 68.01 and Census Tract 70, with respective values of $83,990 and $82,581.

In 2023, 11.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Knox County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.02%.

Housing

Property

$197,400

Median Property Value 2022

±$6,289

$16,884

Median Property Taxes

±$982

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, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Knox County, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73%

Homeownership

2022

65.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 73% of the housing units in Knox County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.6%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 68.02
Census Tract 68.01
Census Tract 70

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Knox County, OH was Census Tract 68.02 with a value of $85,399, followed by Census Tract 68.01 and Census Tract 70, with respective values of $83,990 and $82,581.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Knox County, OH 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.

$71,246

Median Household Income

± $3,724

23.1k

Number of Households

± 1,139

In 2022, the median household income of the 23.1k households in Knox County, OH grew to $71,246 from the previous year's value of $64,439.

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.

Wage Distribution

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

0.456

2022 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2022, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0361% decline from 2021 to 2022, 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (76.7%)
Worked At Home (10.1%)
Carpooled (8.17%)

In 2022, 76.7% of workers in Knox County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.1%) and those who carpooled to work (8.17%).

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

27.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Knox County, OH have a longer commute time (27.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 3.27% 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.

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.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 11.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Knox County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.02%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

12.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Knox County, OH (7.65k out of 59.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

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 2023, 16.7% of the children was living in poverty in Knox County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 7.5%.

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.

Health

89.6% of the population of Knox County, OH has health coverage, with 47.1% on employee plans, 16.7% on Medicaid, 14% on Medicare, 10.4% on non-group plans, and 1.36% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Knox County, OH see 2714 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.2% decrease from the previous year (2833 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2169 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 552 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,714 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Knox County, OH

Primary care physicians in Knox County, OH see an average of 2,714 patients per year. This represents a 4.2% decrease from the previous year (2,833 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 36.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.4%

Uninsured

47.1%

Employer Coverage

16.7%

Medicaid

14%

Medicare

10.4%

Non-Group

1.36%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Knox County, OH grew by 8.41% from 9.62% to 10.4%.

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.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 56.8 in Knox County, OH.

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

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, 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 40.4% in Knox County, OH.

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