Knox County, OH

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2021 Population

62,399

1.01% 1-year growth

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.2

0.508% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

12.7%

5.11% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$64,439

4.63% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$168,700

3.69% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

29,074

0.0447% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Knox County, OH had a population of 62.4k people with a median age of 39.2 and a median household income of $64,439. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Knox County, OH grew from 61,776 to 62,399, a 1.01% increase and its median household income grew from $61,590 to $64,439, a 4.63% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Knox County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.38%), White (Hispanic) (0.833%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.796%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.543%).

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.

99.3% of the residents in Knox County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Knox County, OH are Mount Vernon Nazarene University (621 degrees awarded in 2021), Kenyon College (383 degrees), and Knox County Career Center (165 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Knox County, OH was $168,700, and the homeownership rate was 72.6%.

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 62.4k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.31% of Knox County, OH residents were born outside of the country (820 people).

In 2021, there were 39.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (58.9k people) in Knox County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.49k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 520 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.3%

2021 Citizenship

99.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.3% of Knox County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Knox County, OH was 99.4%, 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)
58.9k ± 329
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.49k ± 370
White (Hispanic)
520 ± 176

1.64%

Hispanic Population

1.03k people

1.64% of the people in Knox County, OH are hispanic (1.03k 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
66,680 ± 6,322 people
Mexico
44,514 ± 5,170 people
China
34,822 ± 4,575 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 66,680 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 44,514 and China with 34,822.

Foreign-Born Population

1.31%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

820 people

1.28%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

789 people

As of 2021, 1.31% of Knox County, OH residents (820 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, OH was 1.28%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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
1,442 ± 402
Gulf War (1990s)
655 ± 170
Gulf War (2001-)
514 ± 164

Knox County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.2 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Knox County, OH employs 29.1k people. The largest industries in Knox County, OH are Manufacturing (4,751 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,296 people), and Retail Trade (3,393 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($67,243), Wholesale Trade ($62,500), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,938).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,152. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

29.1k

2021 Value

± 1,328

−0.0447%

1 Year decline

± 6.51%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Knox County, OH declined at a rate of −0.0447%, from 29.1k employees to 29.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Knox County, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,407 people), Production Occupations (3,221 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,695 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

29.1k

2021 Value

± 1,328

−0.0447%

1 Year decline

± 6.51%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Knox County, OH declined at a rate of −0.0447%, from 29.1k employees to 29.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Knox County, OH, are Manufacturing (4,751 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,296 people), and Retail Trade (3,393 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

$45,319

Median earning men ± $1,730

$27,287

Median earning women ± $1,982

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($73,984), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,927), and Public Administration ($56,424).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($87,849), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,531), and Public Administration ($40,921).

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 Ohio. 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 Ohio.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

408
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
269
Manufacturing
253
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

$950k
Manufacturing
$470k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$135k
Construction

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 Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Machinery with $56.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($53.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($50B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$651B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.24T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $651B. This is expected to increase 91% to $1.24T by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Michigan
$44B
Indiana
$38.3B
Pennsylvania
$30.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $44B, followed by Indiana with $38.3B and Pennsylvania and $30.3B.

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

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 2021, universities in Knox County, OH awarded 1,169 degrees. The student population of Knox County, OH in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,684 male students and 2,395 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Knox County, OH are White (939 and 82.7%), followed by Black or African American (53 and 4.67%), Two or More Races (51 and 4.49%), and Hispanic or Latino (50 and 4.4%).

The largest universities in Knox County, OH by number of degrees awarded are Mount Vernon Nazarene University (621 and 53.1%), Kenyon College (383 and 32.8%), and Knox County Career Center (165 and 14.1%).

The most popular majors in Knox County, OH are General Business Administration & Management (126 and 10.8%), General English Language & Literature (58 and 4.96%), and Registered Nursing (51 and 4.36%).

The median tuition cost in Knox County, OH for private four year colleges is $43,272.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Knox County, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 43.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 4,079 (41.3% men and 58.7% 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 2021 there were 4,079 students enrolled in Knox County, OH, 41.3% men and 58.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,195 records, of which 59.5% were women and 40.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
75 degrees awarded
General English Language & Literature
58 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
48 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Knox County, OH was General Business Administration & Management with 75 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

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
621 degrees awarded
Kenyon College
383 degrees awarded
Knox County Career Center
165 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mount Vernon Nazarene University with 621 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 434 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Knox County, OH, which is 0.59 times less than the 735 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 939 degrees mean that there were 17.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 53 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 ($43,272) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($250) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,650) 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

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Measure

In 2021, 0.649% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.641% 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 (3.04M), Some college (2.01M), and Bachelors Degree (1.59M).

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 $168,700 in 2021, which is 0.689 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $162,700 to $168,700, a 3.69% increase. The homeownership rate in Knox County, OH is 72.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

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 $64,439. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Knox County, OH was Census Tract 68.02 with a value of $75,711, followed by Census Tract 68.01 and Census Tract 70, with respective values of $73,860 and $72,361.

In 2022, 12.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Knox County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.8%.

Housing

Property

$168,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,663

$16,624

Median Property Taxes

±$915

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 $800 - $1,499 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

72.6%

Homeownership

2021

66.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72.6% of the housing units in Knox County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.2%.

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 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Knox County, OH was Census Tract 68.02 with a value of $75,711, followed by Census Tract 68.01 and Census Tract 70, with respective values of $73,860 and $72,361.

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.

$64,439

Median Household Income

± $2,153

22.9k

Number of Households

± 1,098

In 2021, the median household income of the 22.9k households in Knox County, OH grew to $64,439 from the previous year's value of $61,590.

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

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2021, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0758% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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 2021

Drove Alone (77.4%)
Carpooled (8.98%)
Worked At Home (8.59%)

In 2021, 77.4% of workers in Knox County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.98%) and those who worked at home (8.59%).

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 (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.28% 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 2022, 12.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Knox County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.8%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

12.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Knox County, OH (7.44k out of 58.7k 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 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 2022, 14.9% of the children was living in poverty in Knox County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 9.3%.

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 113 in Knox County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 113 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

90.4% of the population of Knox County, OH has health coverage, with 47.8% on employee plans, 16.9% on Medicaid, 13.5% on Medicare, 10.4% on non-group plans, and 1.73% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Knox County, OH see 2833 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.711% increase from the previous year (2813 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2401 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 440 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,833 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Knox County, OH

Primary care physicians in Knox County, OH see an average of 2,833 patients per year. This represents a 0.711% increase from the previous year (2,813 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.9% under 18 years, 20.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.62%

Uninsured

47.8%

Employer Coverage

16.9%

Medicaid

13.5%

Medicare

10.4%

Non-Group

1.73%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Knox County, OH declined by 2.02% from 9.82% to 9.62%.

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 2022, 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.

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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 36.8% in Knox County, OH.

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

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