knox county, indiana

Knox County is a county located in the state of Indiana. As of 2000, the population is 39,256. The county's county seat is Vincennes, Indiana ⁶.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,357 km² (524 mi²). 1,336 km² (516 mi²) of it is land and 21 km² (8 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.57% water.

Demographics

As of the census ² of 2000, there are 39,256 people, 15,552 households, and 10,139 families residing in the county. The population density is 29/km² (76/mi²). There are 17,305 housing units at an average density of 13/km² (34/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 96.37% White, 1.85% Black or African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.31% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. 0.82% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 15,552 households out of which 30.00% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.60% are married couples living together, 10.20% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.80% are non-families. 29.70% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.30% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.36 and the average family size is 2.93. In the county the population is spread out with 22.90% under the age of 18, 13.60% from 18 to 24, 25.40% from 25 to 44, 22.70% from 45 to 64, and 15.40% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 98.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.60 males. The median income for a household in the county is $31,362, and the median income for a family is $41,273. Males have a median income of $30,536 versus $20,916 for females. The per capita income for the county is $16,085. 16.00% of the population and 11.60% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 19.70% of those under the age of 18 and 12.40% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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