Knox County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Name: Knox County, Missouri Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Knox County, Missouri has a population of 3,760, the 113th most populous county in Missouri. The median household income is $53,333 and the median home value is $97,200. The poverty rate is 14.7%.

Knox County Quick Facts

Population 3,760

Median Household Income $53,333

Median Home Value $97,200

Poverty Rate 14.7%

Unemployment Rate 4.0%

Median Age 39.8 years

Homeownership Rate 85.9%

Affordability Ratio 1.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.9%

High School Graduation 82.9%

Cities/Places 6

Population 3,760 113th of 115

Median Income $53,333 23% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.7%

Unemployment 4.0%

Median Household Income

Knox

$53,333

$68,920

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Knox

$97,200

$215,600

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.4%

$25K-$50K 23.6%

$50K-$100K 35.5%

$100K+ 17.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.7%

$10K-$15K

6.0%

$15K-$20K

6.4%

$20K-$25K

4.3%

$25K-$30K

7.7%

$30K-$35K

2.5%

$35K-$40K

3.2%

$40K-$45K

7.8%

$45K-$50K

2.5%

$50K-$60K

6.4%

$60K-$75K

16.7%

$75K-$100K

12.4%

$100K-$125K

4.9%

$125K-$150K

4.4%

$150K-$200K

6.6%

$200K+

1.7%

Employment

4.0% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

55.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 85.9%

Renter 14.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.7%

18-34

18.9%

35-54

20.6%

55-74

26.5%

75+

9.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 39 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Knox County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Edina	1,420	$42,125	26.2%	$79,900
Hurdland	209	$33,750	36.8%	$44,000
Knox City	143	$43,500	0.7%	$57,500
Novelty	103	$83,409	5.8%	$67,500
Newark	44	$65,625	4.5%	N/A
Baring	18	N/A	33.3%	N/A

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Population Overview

Knox County is located in Missouri with a total population of 3,760. It is the 113th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Knox County is 39.8 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Knox County is $53,333. This is 23% lower than the state median of $68,920. It is also 32% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 14.7%. This is 16% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $97,200. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Knox County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Knox County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.3% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 0.9%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

16.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Knox County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Missouri and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Knox County, Missouri?

Knox County has a population of 3,760, making it the 113th most populous county in Missouri.

What is the median income in Knox County?

The median household income in Knox County is $53,333 with a poverty rate of 14.7%.

How many cities are in Knox County, Missouri?

Knox County contains 6 Census-designated places.