Knox County, Texas Demographics 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
Knox County, Texas has a population of 3,307, the 215th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $56,667 and the median home value is $77,300. The poverty rate is 15.7%.
Knox County Quick Facts
How Knox County Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,705 | 3,307 | -10.7% |
| Median household income | $60,056 | $56,667 | No clear change (-5.6%) |
| Median home value¹ | $55,382 | $77,300 | +39.6% |
| Median gross rent | $631 | $521 | No clear change (-17.5%) |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 57.0%
- Black: 3.8%
- Hispanic: 33.5%
- Asian: 0.3%
- Other: 0.1%
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < HS: 14.6%
- HS Diploma: 38.3%
- Some College: 25.5%
- Associate's: 8.1%
- Bachelor's: 10.5%
- Graduate+: 3.0%
Cities & Places in Knox County
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Population Overview
Knox County is located in Texas with a total population of 3,307. It is the 215th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Knox County is 41.2 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Knox County is $56,667. This is 28% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.7%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 1.3%. This is 76% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $77,300. Housing costs are 73% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Knox County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% 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 57.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 33.5%. The Black or African American population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.
Education
13.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 60% 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 85.4%.
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 Texas 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, Texas?
Knox County has a population of 3,307, making it the 215th most populous county in Texas.
What is the median income in Knox County?
The median household income in Knox County is $56,667 with a poverty rate of 15.7%.
How many cities are in Knox County, Texas?
Knox County contains 4 Census-designated places.