Knox County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Knox County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21121
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 121
Geography
- Land Area
- 386.33 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.42 sq mi
- Total Area
- 387.75 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.888500
- Longitude
- -83.855551
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 29,760
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 22,705
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 29,396 | 98.8% |
| Hispanic | 361 | 1.2% |
| White | 28,466 | 95.7% |
| Black | 311 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 33 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 22,447 | 98.9% |
| Hispanic | 261 | 1.1% |
| White | 21,939 | 96.6% |
| Black | 283 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 206 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 26 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 29,865
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $34,244
- Poverty Rate
- 36.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 10,762
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 28,593 | 95.7% |
| Black | 312 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 57 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 21,906
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,170 | 23.6% |
| Republican | 15,574 | 71.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 600 | 2.7% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 10,509 | 48.0% |
| Female | 11,396 | 52.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 20,548 | 93.8% |
| Hispanic | 266 | 1.2% |
| Black | 37 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 135 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 7,693
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 35.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 7,305 | 35.6% |
| Hispanic | 66 | 24.8% |
| Black | 6 | 16.2% |
| Asian | 47 | 34.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,688 | 35.1% |
| Female | 4,004 | 35.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 6,750 (33.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,765 (13.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 13,866
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $127,218
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $645
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 8.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.