Knox County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Knox County is located in Ohio with a total population of 62,888. It is the 40th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Knox County is 39.4 years. This is about average than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Knox County is $73,988. This is 6% higher than the state median of $69,680. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 6% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.0%. This is 17% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $218,300. Housing costs are 10% higher than the state median of $199,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Knox County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.0%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

24.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.1%.