Knox County, Ohio Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Knox County, OH Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Knox County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 63,140 | 11,799,428 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 119.3 | 263.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.46% | 0.23% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.2 | 38.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 23,490 | 4,857,236 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Knox County grew by 7.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 63,140 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Knox County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 22.7% of residents. That is 1.9 points above Ohio as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 14,342 22.7% +1.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 11,587 18.4% -2.8 pts
- Gen X 45–60 12,033 19.1% -1.1 pts
- Boomers 61–79 12,143 19.2% +1.1 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Ohio, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.9% of the people living in Knox County and men 49.1%.
- Women 50.9% Ohio 50.8%
- Men 49.1% Ohio 49.2%
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Economy
Knox County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Knox County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,529 | $71,509 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.33% | 4.38% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Knox County is about 3% higher than in Ohio.
Housing
| Metric | Knox County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $255,913 | $139,044 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $949 | $1,033 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 75.5% | 67.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Knox County is about 22.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $949 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Knox County spend about 38 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 157 hours, about 6.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Knox County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.8 | 21.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.7 | 42.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 157 | 176 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,868 | $5,447 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 13.7% | 13.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 8,121 | 8,648 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 621 | 1,212 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Ohio:
Hancock County (15.3 min), Van Wert County (15.5 min), Mercer County (16.0 min).
Slowest:
Morgan County (32.5 min), Vinton County (32.0 min), Brown County (32.0 min).
The average commute time in Knox County is 19 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Ohio.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Knox County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Knox County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.3% | 28.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | 2.37 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Ohio:
Delaware County (0.4), Warren County (0.4), Greene County (0.3).
Lowest:
Holmes County (0.1), Vinton County (0.2), Noble County (0.2).
Health
Knox County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Knox County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.2 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.6% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.9% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Ohio:
Delaware County (0.8), Union County (0.8), Warren County (0.8).
Lowest:
Adams County (0.8), Holmes County (0.8), Scioto County (0.8).
Knox County, OH Compared With Nearby Counties
Knox County, OH is the 3rd largest of the 6 counties compared here, 63,140 residents against a local median of 52,253. Knox County, OH's median home price, at $255,913, runs 245% above the $74,186 typical of the counties around it.
The counties themselves spread $205,838 on median home price, so Knox County, OH sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Knox County, OH has the highest median home price of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knox County, OH | 63,140 | $73,529 #3/6 | $255,913 #1/6 | 18.8 min #2/6 |
| Licking County, OH | 181,835 | $85,441 | $224,442 | 23.2 min |
| Morrow County, OH | 35,404 | $75,278 | $54,907 | 31.5 min |
| Richland County, OH | 125,022 | $59,418 | $74,186 | 17.7 min |
| Ashland County, OH | 52,253 | $69,984 | $18,604 | 18.9 min |
| Coshocton County, OH | 36,744 | $55,356 | $121,323 | 18.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Knox County, Ohio.
How many people live in Knox County, Ohio?
About 63,140 people live in Knox County, Ohio, in 23,490 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 38.2, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Knox County, Ohio urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Knox County, Ohio has 119 people per square mile, a density typical of a mix of suburbs, small towns and farmland. That is close to the U.S. average of 86.
Is Knox County, Ohio an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 3.5 times the median household income ($255,913 against $73,529), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $949 a month takes about 15% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Knox County, Ohio?
Unemployment in Knox County, Ohio is only 2.5%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How educated are people in Knox County, Ohio?
21.3% of adults in Knox County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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