Knox City, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 974, Knox City's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Knox City is a small community located in Texas, within Knox County. The total population is 974. It ranks as the 1028th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Knox City is 45.7 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 11.9% 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 City is $42,344. This is 46% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 48% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.5%. This is 27% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 1.7%. This is 68% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $62,700. Housing costs are 78% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Knox City is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Knox City is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 32.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (59.9% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (5.0%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

16.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Knox City, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.