U.S. County · Profile

Knox County

41.0KTotal Population
36Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+3.40%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Knox County has a population of 40,977 as of 2023. It is located in Maine.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Knox County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):1.7%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White95.0%38,928
Two or More Races3.3%1,352
Hispanic or Latino1.7%697
Some Other Race0.8%328
Black or African American0.4%164
Asian0.4%164
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%82
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Knox County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$68,904
7.6% below national average
Per Capita Income
$39,379
2.7% above national average
Poverty Rate
10.0%
13.0% below national average
Median Age
49.0 years

Income & Poverty

$68,904Median Household Income
$39,379Per Capita Income
10.0%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$68,904$88,889
Families$87,745$108,798
Married-couple Families$87,745$98,274
Nonfamily Households$43,547$47,031

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Knox County, Maine.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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