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Knox County, Nebraska
Knox County, Nebraska. Knox County had 8,335 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.6% since 2020, while Nebraska grew 2.9%. It holds 42 places (11 cities, villages and boroughs, 30 towns and townships and 1 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 31107.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,335
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,391 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,363
Median household income
$64,636
±$3,786 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $76,475
Median home value
$127,700
±$13,474 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $238,600
Median gross rent
$647
±$77 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $1,072
How many people live in Knox County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 8,391 residents in Knox County. The Census Bureau estimates 8,335 for July 1, 2025, down 0.6% since 2020, while Nebraska grew 2.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 8,363 over 1,108 square miles of land.
| Measure | Knox County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,363 | 1,978,707 | −63 |
| Households | 3,422±118 | 797,847 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.40±0.08 | 2.42 | +0.11 |
| Housing units | 4,521±51 | 863,444 | −425 |
Knox County's population since 2000
From 9,374 in 2000 to 8,335 in 2025: down 11.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Knox County?
Knox County holds 42 places: 11 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 30 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Creighton with 1,113 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Creighton | 1,147 | $50,278 |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield | 986 | $50,083 |
| Crofton | 756 | $94,583 |
| Hill Township | 747 | $59,167 |
| Lincoln Township, Knox County | 744 | $67,500 |
| Verdigre Township | 624 | $37,500 |
| Wausa | 592 | $59,375 |
| Verdigre | 554 | $40,938 |
| Santee | 424 | $59,583 |
| Niobrara Township | 406 | $39,152 |
| Niobrara | 365 | $39,519 |
| Eastern TownshipGEOID 3110714205 | 254 | $84,688 |
| Creighton TownshipGEOID 3110711265 | 211 | $132,738 |
| Raymond TownshipGEOID 3110740745 | 182 | $77,625 |
| Morton Township, Knox CountyGEOID 3110732970 | 175 | $100,515 |
| North Frankfort TownshipGEOID 3110734765 | 162 | $85,326 |
| Valley TownshipGEOID 3110750055 | 149 | $78,750 |
| Peoria TownshipGEOID 3110738855 | 147 | $107,083 |
| Miller TownshipGEOID 3110732165 | 139 | $96,250 |
| Dolphin TownshipGEOID 3110713330 | 138 | not published |
| Addison TownshipGEOID 3110700310 | 122 | $49,500 |
| Dowling TownshipGEOID 3110713645 | 108 | $71,250 |
| Jefferson TownshipGEOID 3110724600 | 107 | $66,250 |
| Columbia TownshipGEOID 3110710075 | 103 | $151,000 |
| Cleveland Township, Knox CountyGEOID 3110709585 | 96 | $133,333 |
| Walnut Grove TownshipGEOID 3110751210 | 96 | not published |
| Frankfort TownshipGEOID 3110717425 | 93 | $65,313 |
| Harrison TownshipGEOID 3110721170 | 89 | $121,875 |
| Central Township, Knox CountyGEOID 3110708465 | 87 | not published |
| Herrick TownshipGEOID 3110722255 | 86 | $68,125 |
| CenterGEOID 3108360 | 79 | $70,000 |
| Sparta TownshipGEOID 3110746240 | 74 | not published |
| Union Township, Knox CountyGEOID 3110749740 | 73 | $87,813 |
| Washington Township, Knox CountyGEOID 3110751525 | 71 | $113,214 |
| Logan Township, Knox CountyGEOID 3110728875 | 69 | $113,750 |
| Spade TownshipGEOID 3110746100 | 65 | not published |
| WinnetoonGEOID 3153345 | 54 | $82,500 |
| Western TownshipGEOID 3110752260 | 45 | not published |
| Bohemia Township, Knox CountyGEOID 3110705735 | 40 | not published |
| VerdelGEOID 3150335 | 38 | $21,406 |
| Bazile MillsGEOID 3103355 | 26 | $155,000 |
| LindyGEOID 3128140 | 13 | $51,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Knox County?
The median resident of Knox County is 44.3 years old; 24.1% are under 18 and 25.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.5%, then non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 8.8%. 0.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Knox County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.3±0.5 | 37.2 | −1.3 |
| Under 18 years | 24.1%±0.2 pts | 24.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.8%±0.3 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9% | 12.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.5%±0.3 pts | 75.3% | −1.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 2.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 8.8%±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.5%±1.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 8.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.8%±0.9 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.8%±1.2 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 16.4%±1.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.0%±1.2 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.6%±1.4 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.0%±2.1 pts | 34.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.4%±1.0 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4%±0.6 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Knox County earn?
Half of Knox County's 3,422 households earn less than $64,636 a year (±$3,786), against $76,475 in Nebraska. In 2015-2019 it was $64,405 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Knox County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,636±$3,786 | $76,475 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $78,823±$3,983 | $102,399 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,627±$1,723 | $41,751 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.7%±2.1 pts | 10.6% | +4.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.8%±4.9 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.4%±1.3 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.1%±2.3 pts | 90.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Knox County?
Owners occupy 78.4% of Knox County's occupied homes and renters 21.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $127,700 by its owner (±$13,474). The median renter pays $647 a month including utilities, and 25.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Knox County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $127,700±$13,474 | $238,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $647±$77 | $1,072 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 25.9%±7.2 pts | 35.9% | +10.8 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,224±$80 | $1,736 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.4%±2.8 pts | 66.5% | +4.3 pts |
| Housing units | 4,521±51 | 863,444 | −425 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±1.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 15.3%±4.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 84.6%±2.5 pts | 71.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.3%±2.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 32.5%±2.3 pts | 18.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Knox County building?
Builders took permits for 32 new housing units across Knox County in 2025 (18 single-family), 3.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Knox County get to work?
77.5% of Knox County's workers drive alone and 9.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.6%.
| Measure | Knox County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.9%±1.9 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6%±1.1 pts | 3.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.5%±2.7 pts | 76.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.2%±1.9 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 3.3%±0.8 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.9%±2.4 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.5 min±1.6 | 19.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Knox County's census tracts?
Knox County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $59,306 (Tract 9762) to $69,318 (Tract 9764).
| Tract 976231107976200 | 2,963±194 | $59,306 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 976331107976300 | 2,359±167 | $61,649 |
| Tract 976431107976400 | 3,041±202 | $69,318 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Knox County compare with Nebraska's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 33rd of 93 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 52nd of 93 |
| Residents per square mile | 51st of 93 |
| Median household income | 62nd of 93 |
| Median home value | 69th of 93 |
| Median gross rent | 81st of 93 |
| Poverty rate | 10th of 92 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 86th of 93 |
| Median age | 35th of 93 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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