Knox County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Knox County is located in Texas with a total population of 3,322. It is the 213th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Knox County is 40.5 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Knox County is $56,304. This is 26% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 28% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.4%. This is 18% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 1.3%. This is 75% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $66,800. Housing costs are 74% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, Knox County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Knox County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 57.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 33.8%. The Black or African American population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

15.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.2%.