Knox County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Knox County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17095
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 095
Geography
- Land Area
- 716.36 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.44 sq mi
- Total Area
- 719.80 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.930945
- Longitude
- -90.213792
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 48,000
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 38,111
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 45,128 | 94.0% |
| Hispanic | 2,868 | 6.0% |
| White | 39,624 | 82.6% |
| Black | 3,857 | 8.0% |
| Asian | 263 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 17 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 57 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 36,209 | 95.0% |
| Hispanic | 1,901 | 5.0% |
| White | 32,578 | 85.5% |
| Black | 3,191 | 8.4% |
| Asian | 196 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 178 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 55 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 49,046
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $59,358
- Poverty Rate
- 13.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,599
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 40,178 | 81.9% |
| Black | 3,962 | 8.1% |
| Asian | 617 | 1.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 30,848
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 8,888 | 28.8% |
| Republican | 8,314 | 27.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 13,641 | 44.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 14,588 | 47.3% |
| Female | 16,258 | 52.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 26,315 | 85.3% |
| Hispanic | 1,106 | 3.6% |
| Black | 653 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 167 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 16,880
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 14,773 | 56.1% |
| Hispanic | 423 | 38.2% |
| Black | 237 | 36.3% |
| Asian | 77 | 46.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 8,079 | 55.4% |
| Female | 8,800 | 54.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 9,168 (26.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 7,190 (20.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 23,758
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $120,378
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $790
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.5%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 5.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.