Knox, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Starke County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,843
Population
970/sq mi density
$45,647
Median Income
$22,215 per capita
$125,300
Home Value
$229,443 Zillow
$613
Median Rent
32.9% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
531
Violent Crime/100K
531 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$45,647 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,300 home value, $613/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
531 violent crimes/100K (40% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
3,843
Census 2023
Population Density
970
per square mile
Land Area
4.0
square miles (10.3 km²)
Median Age
40.7 yrs
5% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.7% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.3% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
90%
Black
1.4%
Hispanic
5.7%
Asian
0.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 3.8% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
94.8%
Spanish
3.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.3%
Veterans
6.9%
15% above US avg (6%)
Disability
20.9%
61% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.4%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
3.6%
58% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.430
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 3,843 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 970 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 4.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 40.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.3% |
| Female | 52.7% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.0% |
| Black or African American | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.7% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
Language
| English Only | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 3.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.3% |
| Veterans | 6.9% |
| Disability | 20.9% |
| Health Insurance | 96.4% |
| Uninsured | 3.6% |
| Broadband Access | 73.5% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.430 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 8, Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent |