Knox County, Kentucky
Knox County: County in Kentucky, United States
About
Knox County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 31,883 and a population density of 32 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 31,022 inhabitants. Its county seat is Barbourville. The county was created 225 years ago in 1799.
Quick Facts about Knox County
| Population : | 31,022 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| Different from : | Knox County, Knox County, Knox County, Knox County, Knox County, Knox County, Knox County, Knox County |
| Area : | 1004 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.4% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.6% |
| Named for : | Henry Knox |
| Capital : | Barbourville |
| Establishment : | December 12, 1799 |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 04:10:51 (23rd February 2025) |
| Density : | 31 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.78% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Knox County is located at 36°53'26"N 83°51'15"W (36.8906700, -83.8540400). It has 4 neighbors: Bell County, Clay County, Laurel County and Whitley County.
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The largest city of Knox County is Providence with a population of 2,986. Other cities include and Barbourville population 2,974. See all Knox County cities & populated places.
Knox County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Knox County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Providence | 2,986 | City in Webster County, Kentucky, United States |
| Barbourville | 2,974 | City in Knox County, Kentucky, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Knox County
Knox County has 4 neighbours.
- Bell County county in Kentucky, United States
- Clay County county in Kentucky, United States
- Laurel County county in Kentucky, United States
- Whitley County county in Kentucky, United States
- Barbourville
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Knox County decreased by 2.78% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 31,883 | - | census |
| 2011 | 31,878 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 31,494 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 31,638 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 31,540 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 31,465 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 31,471 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 31,444 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 31,300 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 31,145 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 31,022 | -0.4% | estimation process |
People born in Knox County (4)
People born in Knox County, including Governor of Kentucky James D. Black, politician Silas Woodson, scientist, boron, California John Veatch, .
List
- Walter G. Campbell (Commissioner of Food and Drugs) he was born in 08/11/1877
Other places with the same name (9)
- Knox County , Tennessee county in Maine, United States with a population of 475,609 people.
- Knox County , Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 62,423 people.
- Knox County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 49,053 people.
- Knox County , Maine county in Maine, United States with a population of 39,951 people.
- Knox County , Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 36,522 people.
- Knox County , Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 8,304 people.
- Knox County , Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 3,940 people.
- Knox County , Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 3,683 people.
Kentucky Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 767,452 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Louisville | 760,026 | The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. |
| Fayette County | 324,735 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. |
| Meads | 288,649 | A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky. |
| Ironville | 288,649 | A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky. |
| Lexington | 225,366 | The second most populous city in Kentucky. |
| Kenton County | 167,949 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Boone County | 135,396 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Warren County | 134,510 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Hardin County | 111,309 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Daviess County | 101,978 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Madison County | 94,265 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Campbell County | 94,020 | County in northeastern Wyoming, United States |
| Bullitt County | 82,182 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Christian County | 71,478 | County in Missouri, United States |
