Knox County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Name: Knox County, Nebraska Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Knox County, Nebraska has a population of 8,363, the 33rd most populous county in Nebraska. The median household income is $64,636 and the median home value is $127,700. The poverty rate is 13.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Knox County Quick Facts

Population 8,363

Median Household Income $64,636

Median Home Value $127,700

Poverty Rate 13.7%

Unemployment Rate 3.6%

Median Age 44.3 years

Homeownership Rate 78.4%

Affordability Ratio 2.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.0%

High School Graduation 92.6%

Cities/Places 12

Population 8,363 33rd of 93

Median Income $64,636 15% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.7%

Unemployment 3.6%

How Knox County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	8,362	8,363	+0.0%
Median household income	$64,821	$64,636	-0.3%
Median home value	$116,900	$127,700	+9.2%

Median Household Income

Knox

$64,636

$76,475

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Knox

$127,700

$238,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.6%

$25K-$50K 21.4%

$50K-$100K 31.3%

$100K+ 28.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.9%

$10K-$15K

4.0%

$15K-$20K

4.3%

$20K-$25K

4.4%

$25K-$30K

4.0%

$30K-$35K

3.6%

$35K-$40K

6.2%

$40K-$45K

3.9%

$45K-$50K

3.7%

$50K-$60K

6.3%

$60K-$75K

9.8%

$75K-$100K

15.2%

$100K-$125K

11.6%

$125K-$150K

6.2%

$150K-$200K

7.6%

$200K+

3.2%

Employment

3.6% Unemployment Rate State: 3.0%|National: 5.2%

61.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.4%

Renter 21.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $647/mo 12.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.1%

18-34

16.5%

35-54

19.8%

55-74

28.2%

75+

11.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Knox County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Creighton	1,222	$50,278	14.5%	$98,000
Bloomfield	959	$50,083	16.3%	$92,800
Crofton	902	$94,583	8.8%	$125,500
Wausa	698	$59,375	4.0%	$85,900
Verdigre	613	$40,938	18.6%	$87,000
Niobrara	353	$39,519	11.4%	$95,400
Santee	235	$59,583	43.4%	N/A
Center	191	$70,000	37.0%	N/A
Winnetoon	68	$82,500	7.3%	$44,600
Verdel	33	$21,406	24.2%	N/A
Bazile Mills	11	$155,000	0.0%	N/A
Lindy	9	$51,250	0.0%	$85,000

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Population Overview

Knox County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 8,363. It is the 33rd most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Knox County is 44.3 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. 11.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Knox County is $64,636. This is 15% lower than the state median of $76,475. It is also 20% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.7%. This is 29% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 19% higher than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $127,700. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Knox County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Knox County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.9%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 12.7%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 34.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Knox County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Nebraska 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, Nebraska?

Knox County has a population of 8,363, making it the 33rd most populous county in Nebraska.

What is the median income in Knox County?

The median household income in Knox County is $64,636 with a poverty rate of 13.7%.

How many cities are in Knox County, Nebraska?

Knox County contains 12 Census-designated places.