Knox County


Knox County, Kentucky

PO Box 173
Barbourville, KY 40906
Phone: (606) 546-8915
Fax: (606) 546-6196

In southeastern KY, west of Harlan; established Dec 19, 1799 from Lincoln County. Name Origin: For Gen. Henry Knox (1750-1806), Revolutionary War officer and first U.S. secretary of war (1785-95)

Area (sq mi):: 387.71 (land 387.66; water 0.04) Population per square mile: 82.70
Population 2005: 32,069 State rank: 32 Population change: 2000-20005 0.90%; 1990-2000 7.10% Population 2000: 31,795 (White 97.40%; Black or African American 0.80%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.20%). Foreign born: 0.40%. Median age: 35.30
Income 2000: per capita $10,660; median household $18,294; Population below poverty level: 34.80% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $16,291-$18,785
Unemployment (2004): 6.50% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.30% Median travel time to work: 24.60 minutes Working outside county of residence: 35.90% Cities with population over 10,000: None
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Knox County, Texas

PO Box 196
Benjamin, TX 79505
Phone: (940) 459-2441
Fax: (940) 459-2005
www.knoxcountytexas.com

In north-central TX, southwest of Wichita Falls; organized Feb 1, 1858 from Fannin County. Name Origin: For Gen. Henry Knox (1750-1806), Revolutionary War officer and first U.S. secretary of war (1785-95)

Area (sq mi):: 855.43 (land 849.00; water 6.43) Population per square mile: 4.50
Population 2005: 3,781 State rank: 215 Population change: 2000-20005 -11.10%; 1990-2000 -12.10% Population 2000: 4,253 (White 66.50%; Black or African American 6.90%; Hispanic or Latino 25.10%; Asian 0.20%; Other 18.60%). Foreign born: 6.70%. Median age: 40.50
Income 2000: per capita $13,443; median household $25,453; Population below poverty level: 22.90% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $18,195-$22,275
Unemployment (2004): 5.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): 2.10% Median travel time to work: 16.30 minutes Working outside county of residence: 17.80% Cities with population over 10,000: None
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Knox County, Nebraska

PO Box 166
Center, NE 68724
Phone: (402) 288-5604
Fax: (402) 288-5605
www.co.knox.ne.us

On the northeastern border of NE, northwest of Sioux City, IA. Original county; organized as L'Eau Qui Court County, Feb 10, 1857 (prior to statehood); name changed to Emmett County; then to present name Feb 21, 1873. Name Origin: For Gen. Henry Knox (1750-1806), Revolutionary War officer and first U.S. secretary of war (1785-95)

Area (sq mi):: 1139.65 (land 1108.12; water 31.53) Population per square mile: 8.00
Population 2005: 8,916 State rank: 33 Population change: 2000-20005 -4.90%; 1990-2000 -1.70% Population 2000: 9,374 (White 91.30%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.90%; Asian 0.20%; Other 8.00%). Foreign born: 1.00%. Median age: 43.00
Income 2000: per capita $13,971; median household $27,564; Population below poverty level: 15.60% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $20,152-$24,721
Unemployment (2004): 3.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.20% Median travel time to work: 17.30 minutes Working outside county of residence: 22.20% Cities with population over 10,000: None
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Knox County, Missouri

107 N 4th St
Edina, MO 63537
Phone: (660) 397-2184
Fax: (660) 397-3331

In northeastern MO, north of Columbia; organized Feb 14, 1845 from Scotland County. Name Origin: For Gen. Henry Knox (1750-1806), Revolutionary War officer and first U.S. Secretary of War (1785-95)

Area (sq mi):: 506.77 (land 505.71; water 1.07) Population per square mile: 8.20
Population 2005: 4,171 State rank: 113 Population change: 2000-20005 -4.40%; 1990-2000 -2.70% Population 2000: 4,361 (White 98.10%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.30%). Foreign born: 0.30%. Median age: 41.60
Income 2000: per capita $13,075; median household $27,124; Population below poverty level: 18.00% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $20,490-$22,343
Unemployment (2004): 4.10% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.40% Median travel time to work: 23.40 minutes Working outside county of residence: 35.30% Cities with population over 10,000: None
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Knox County, Illinois

200 S Cherry St
Galesburg, IL 61401
Phone: (309) 345-3860
Fax: (309) 345-0098
www.knoxcountyil.com

In northwestern IL south of Moline; organized Jan 13, 1825 from Fulton County. Name Origin: For Gen. Henry Knox (1750-1806), Revolutionary War officer and first U.S. secretary of war (1785-95)

Area (sq mi):: 719.70 (land 716.28; water 3.42) Population per square mile: 74.40
Population 2005: 53,309 State rank: 27 Population change: 2000-20005 -4.50%; 1990-2000 -1.00% Population 2000: 55,836 (White 88.40%; Black or African American 6.30%; Hispanic or Latino 3.40%; Asian 0.70%; Other 3.20%). Foreign born: 1.60%. Median age: 39.40
Income 2000: per capita $17,985; median household $35,407; Population below poverty level: 11.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $23,108-$24,382
Unemployment (2004): 8.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): 2.70% Median travel time to work: 18.20 minutes Working outside county of residence: 14.90% Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Galesburg County seat (32,408)
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    Knox County, Tennessee

    City-County Bldg 400 Main St Suite 603
    Knoxville, TN 37902
    Phone: (865) 215-2534
    Fax: (865) 215-2038
    www.knoxcounty.org

    In central eastern TN, east of Oak Ridge; organized Jun 11, 1792 (prior to statehood) from Greene and Hawkins counties. Name Origin: For Gen. Henry Knox (1750-1806), Revolutionary War officer and first U.S. secretary of war (1785-95)

    Area (sq mi):: 525.78 (land 508.46; water 17.32) Population per square mile: 796.50
    Population 2005: 404,972 State rank: 3 Population change: 2000-20005 6.00%; 1990-2000 13.80% Population 2000: 382,032 (White 87.40%; Black or African American 8.60%; Hispanic or Latino 1.30%; Asian 1.30%; Other 2.00%). Foreign born: 2.50%. Median age: 36.00
    Income 2000: per capita $21,875; median household $37,454; Population below poverty level: 12.60% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $28,554-$30,901
    Unemployment (2004): 3.90% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.40% Median travel time to work: 22.20 minutes Working outside county of residence: 14.40%     Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Knoxville County seat (178,118)
  • Farragut (18,985)
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    Knox County, Ohio

    117 E High St Suite 161
    Mount Vernon, OH 43050
    Phone: (740) 393-6703
    Fax: (740) 393-6705
    www.knoxcountyohio.org

    In central OH, northeast of Columbus; organized Mar 1, 1808 from Fairfield County. Name Origin: For Gen. Henry Knox (1750-1806), Revolutionary War officer and first U.S. secretary of war (1785-95)

    Area (sq mi):: 529.53 (land 527.12; water 2.41) Population per square mile: 110.80
    Population 2005: 58,398 State rank: 44 Population change: 2000-20005 7.20%; 1990-2000 14.80% Population 2000: 54,500 (White 97.20%; Black or African American 0.70%; Hispanic or Latino 0.70%; Asian 0.30%; Other 1.30%). Foreign born: 1.00%. Median age: 36.50
    Income 2000: per capita $17,695; median household $38,877; Population below poverty level: 10.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $23,197-$24,932
    Unemployment (2004): 5.60% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.90% Median travel time to work: 25.80 minutes Working outside county of residence: 29.50%     Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Mount Vernon County seat (16,019)
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    Knox County, Maine

    62 Union St
    Rockland, ME 04841
    Phone: (207) 594-0420
    Fax: (207) 594-0445
    knoxcounty.midcoast.com

    On Atlantic coast of ME, east of Augusta; organized Mar 9, 1860 from Lincoln and Waldo counties. Name Origin: For Gen. Henry Knox (1750-1806), officer in the Revolutionary War, and first U.S. secretary of war (1785-95)

    Area (sq mi):: 1142.10 (land 365.67; water 776.43) Population per square mile: 112.70
    Population 2005: 41,219 State rank: 10 Population change: 2000-20005 4.00%; 1990-2000 9.10% Population 2000: 39,618 (White 97.90%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.40%; Other 1.10%). Foreign born: 2.10%. Median age: 41.40
    Income 2000: per capita $19,981; median household $36,774; Population below poverty level: 10.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $26,264-$31,114
    Unemployment (2004): 3.60% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.70% Median travel time to work: 18.90 minutes Working outside county of residence: 13.90%     Cities with population over 10,000: None
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    Knox County, Indiana

    101 N 7th St
    Vincennes, IN 47591
    Phone: (812) 885-2521
    Fax: (812) 895-4929

    On the southwest border of IN; organized Jun 20, 1790 (prior to statehood) from Northwest Territory. Name Origin: For Gen. Henry Knox (1750-1806), Revolutionary War officer and first U.S. secretary of war (1785-94)

    Area (sq mi):: 524.06 (land 515.83; water 8.22) Population per square mile: 74.40
    Population 2005: 38,366 State rank: 38 Population change: 2000-20005 -2.30%; 1990-2000 -1.60% Population 2000: 39,256 (White 96.00%; Black or African American 1.90%; Hispanic or Latino 0.80%; Asian 0.50%; Other 1.20%). Foreign born: 1.10%. Median age: 36.70
    Income 2000: per capita $16,085; median household $31,362; Population below poverty level: 16.00% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $22,828-$25,461
    Unemployment (2004): 4.50% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.20% Median travel time to work: 18.30 minutes Working outside county of residence: 16.40%     Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Vincennes County seat (18,105)
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