Knox County, Nebraska Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 33rd-largest in Nebraska
The population of Knox County, Nebraska is 8,362 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 33rd-largest county in Nebraska. The median household income is $64,821, the median home value is $116,900, and the median age is 44.5.
The population of Knox County has declined 4.3% since 2010 (8,677 → 8,306), a -0.31% annualized rate.
8,362
Population
-0.31%
Annual growth
8
People / sq mi
$64,821
Median Income
$116,900
Median Home Value
Knox County covers 1,108 sq mi of land at 7.5 people per square mile.
About Knox County, NE
Knox County is a county in Nebraska with a population of 8,362. It ranks #33 among counties in Nebraska by population. The median age is 44.5, older than the national median. The population is 49.8% male and 50.2% female.
The median household income in Knox County is $64,821, below the US median of $74,580. 7.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $116,900, with monthly rent averaging $692. The homeownership rate of 78.6% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Knox County reflects 19.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 20.1 minutes each way.
Knox County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Knox County had a population of 8,677 in 2010 and 8,306 in 2024, a -4.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 8,677 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.31%.
8,306
Population (2024)
8,677
Population (2010)
8,677
Peak (2010)
-0.31%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,677 |
| 2011 | 8,575 |
| 2012 | 8,578 |
| 2013 | 8,555 |
| 2014 | 8,478 |
| 2015 | 8,472 |
| 2016 | 8,502 |
| 2017 | 8,447 |
| 2018 | 8,410 |
| 2019 | 8,337 |
| 2020 | 8,392 |
| 2021 | 8,414 |
| 2022 | 8,356 |
| 2023 | 8,341 |
| 2024 | 8,306 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
44.5
Median Age
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Male
25.4%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.5% · Seniors (65+): 25.4%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $64,821$-10,164 vs state |
| Mean household income | $79,345 |
| Per-capita income | $32,687 |
| Poverty rate | 7.2%+0.5% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% |
| Employment-to-population | 59.5% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Knox County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.3% of workers.
How residents commute
0.2%
Drive alone
4.4%
Carpool
77.6%
Public transit
9.5%
Work from home
20.1 min
Avg commute
Housing
$116,900$-106,900 vs state
Median home value
$692
Median rent
78.6%
Homeownership rate
4,527
Total housing units
71.5%
Occupied
28.5%
Vacant
21.4%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
93.9%
With health insurance
89.3%
With broadband internet
39.8%
Foreign-born
8.2%
Veterans (18+)
16.3%
With a disability
96.6%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
92.7%
High School+
19.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Knox County, Nebraska has a population of 8,362 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 33rd-largest county in Nebraska. Population density is 8 people per square mile.
The population of Knox County has declined 4.3% since 2010 (8,677 → 8,306), a -0.31% annualized rate.
The median household income in Knox County, Nebraska is $64,821, with mean (average) household income of $79,345 and per-capita income of $32,687. 7.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Knox County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (86.1%), Hispanic or Latino (10.5%), Black or African American (0.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Knox County, Nebraska is 44.5 years. Residents are 50.2% female and 49.8% male.
The median home value in Knox County is $116,900 and median monthly rent is $692. 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 4,527 total housing units, 28.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Knox County, Nebraska is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.
Omaha is among the largest cities associated with Knox County, Nebraska, with a population of 488,197.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.