Knox County, IL

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2021 Population

50,193

0.282% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

41.8

0.476% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

16.2%

3.23% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$45,994

3.44% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$86,300

3.11% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

20,962

0.33% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Knox County, IL had a population of 50.2k people with a median age of 41.8 and a median household income of $45,994. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Knox County, IL grew from 50,052 to 50,193, a 0.282% increase and its median household income grew from $44,464 to $45,994, a 3.44% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Knox County, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.56%), White (Hispanic) (3.01%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.14%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.63%).

None of the households in Knox County, IL 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.

97.5% of the residents in Knox County, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Knox County, IL are Carl Sandburg College (759 degrees awarded in 2021) and Knox College (318 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Knox County, IL was $86,300, and the homeownership rate was 67.7%.

Most people in Knox County, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Knox County, IL was 2 cars per household.

Knox County, IL borders Fulton County, IL, Henry County, IL, Mercer County, IL, Peoria County, IL, Stark County, IL, and Warren County, IL.

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Population & Diversity

Knox County, IL is home to a population of 50.2k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.14% of Knox County, IL residents were born outside of the country (1.58k people).

In 2021, there were 9.56 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (41.1k people) in Knox County, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.51k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.5%

2021 Citizenship

97.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.5% of Knox County, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Knox County, IL was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Knox County, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
41.1k ± 130
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.3k ± 252
White (Hispanic)
1.51k ± 228

6.12%

Hispanic Population

3.07k people

6.12% of the people in Knox County, IL are hispanic (3.07k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Knox County, IL 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 Illinois.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
630,004 ± 19,002 people
India
162,094 ± 9,822 people
Poland
126,931 ± 8,704 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 630,004 Illinois residents, followed by India with 162,094 and Poland with 126,931.

Foreign-Born Population

3.14%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.58k people

3.11%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.56k people

As of 2021, 3.14% of Knox County, IL residents (1.58k 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, IL was 3.11%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,408 ± 188
Gulf War (2001-)
435 ± 113
Gulf War (1990s)
337 ± 107

Knox County, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.24 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Knox County, IL employs 21k people. The largest industries in Knox County, IL are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,504 people), Retail Trade (2,772 people), and Educational Services (2,749 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing ($64,261), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($64,203), and Utilities ($63,125).

Males in Illinois have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,278. The income inequality in Illinois (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

21k

2021 Value

± 871

0.33%

1 Year growth

± 5.85%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Knox County, IL grew at a rate of 0.33%, from 20.9k employees to 21k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Knox County, IL, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,091 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,083 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,724 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Knox County, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

21k

2021 Value

± 871

0.33%

1 Year growth

± 5.85%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Knox County, IL grew at a rate of 0.33%, from 20.9k employees to 21k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Knox County, IL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,504 people), Retail Trade (2,772 people), and Educational Services (2,749 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Knox County, IL, though some of these residents may live in Knox County, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,229

Median earning men ± $2,871

$26,842

Median earning women ± $1,128

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,500), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($68,578), and Public Administration ($63,450).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($44,095), Wholesale Trade ($36,875), and Manufacturing ($36,450).

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 Illinois. 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 Illinois.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

350
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
302
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
246
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

$178k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$146k
Manufacturing
$102k
Retail Trade

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 Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois product (by dollars) was Electronics with $134B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($110B) and Mixed freight ($86.9B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$1T

2020 Value in Illinois

$1.94T

Projected 2050 Value in Illinois

93.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Illinois trade was $1T. This is expected to increase 93.1% to $1.94T by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Indiana
$79.7B
Wisconsin
$55.8B
Michigan
$41.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Indiana with $79.7B, followed by Wisconsin with $55.8B and Michigan and $41.4B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Knox County, IL went to Donald J. Trump with 51.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 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 (51.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.11%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Knox County, IL went to Donald J. Trump with 51.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

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

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 17 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 Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Knox County, IL awarded 1,077 degrees. The student population of Knox County, IL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,111 male students and 1,732 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Knox County, IL are White (768 and 76.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (85 and 8.48%), Black or African American (62 and 6.19%), and Two or More Races (38 and 3.79%).

The largest universities in Knox County, IL by number of degrees awarded are Carl Sandburg College (759 and 70.5%) and Knox College (318 and 29.5%).

The most popular majors in Knox County, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (278 and 25.8%), General Studies (199 and 18.5%), and Dental Hygiene (50 and 4.64%).

The median tuition cost in Knox County, IL for private four year colleges is $50,784.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Knox County, IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 70.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 12.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,843 (39.1% men and 60.9% 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 2,843 students enrolled in Knox County, IL, 39.1% men and 60.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,837 records, of which 62.8% were women and 37.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
199 degree-majors awarded
Dental Hygiene
50 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
49 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Knox County, IL was General Studies with 199 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Carl Sandburg College
759 degrees awarded
Knox College
318 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Carl Sandburg College with 759 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 446 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Knox County, IL, which is 0.707 times less than the 631 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 768 degrees mean that there were 9.04 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 85 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 ($50,784) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($792) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) 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, 0.977% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.946% 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 (2.61M), Some college (2.19M), and Bachelors Degree (2.07M).

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, IL was $86,300 in 2021, which is 0.352 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $83,700 to $86,300, a 3.11% increase. The homeownership rate in Knox County, IL is 67.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Knox County, IL have an average commute time of 20.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Knox County, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Knox County, IL is $45,994. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Knox County, IL was Census Tract 14 with a value of $83,750, followed by Census Tract 2 and Census Tract 12, with respective values of $70,859 and $68,833.

In 2022, 11.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Knox County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.11%.

Housing

Property

$86,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,086

$13,931

Median Property Taxes

±$667

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, IL 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, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.7%

Homeownership

2021

60.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 67.7% of the housing units in Knox County, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.5%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 14
Census Tract 2
Census Tract 12

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Knox County, IL was Census Tract 14 with a value of $83,750, followed by Census Tract 2 and Census Tract 12, with respective values of $70,859 and $68,833.

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

$45,994

Median Household Income

± $2,559

20.6k

Number of Households

± 863

In 2021, the median household income of the 20.6k households in Knox County, IL grew to $45,994 from the previous year's value of $44,464.

The following chart displays the households in Knox County, IL 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, IL is from Illinois.

0.478

2021 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.479

2020 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2021, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0522% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.8%)
Carpooled (8.39%)
Walked (4.68%)

In 2021, 80.8% of workers in Knox County, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.39%) and those who walked to work (4.68%).

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

20.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Knox County, IL have a shorter commute time (20.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.15% of the workforce in Knox County, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Knox County, IL 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, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Knox County, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 11.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Knox County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.11%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

16.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Knox County, IL (7.42k out of 45.9k 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 Males 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

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, 18.3% of the children was living in poverty in Knox County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.6%.

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 355 in Knox County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 12.2 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

94.4% of the population of Knox County, IL has health coverage, with 44.7% on employee plans, 20.4% on Medicaid, 16.8% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 1.31% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Knox County, IL see 1988 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.17% increase from the previous year (1927 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2582 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 533 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,988 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Knox County, IL

Primary care physicians in Knox County, IL see an average of 1,988 patients per year. This represents a 3.17% increase from the previous year (1,927 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.7% under 18 years, 19.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.56%

Uninsured

44.7%

Employer Coverage

20.4%

Medicaid

16.8%

Medicare

11.2%

Non-Group

1.31%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Knox County, IL grew by 7.62% from 5.16% to 5.56%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Knox County, IL 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 38 in Knox County, IL.

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

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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 39% in Knox County, IL.

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

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