Knox County

As of the 2020 U.S. Census, Knox County, Nebraska, has a population of approximately 8,500 residents. The racial composition includes 84.5% White, 11.9% Native American, and smaller percentages of other races. Hispanic or Latino residents make up about 2.5% of the population. The county has a median household income of around $49,000 and a poverty rate of 14.6%. The median age is approximately 46 years.

As of the latest data, Knox County, NE has a median home value of approximately $107,000. The homeownership rate is around 77.5%, higher than the national average. The median household income stands at about $53,000. Housing units tally around 4,800, with a vacancy rate of roughly 15%, indicative of seasonal or recreational use. Monthly owner costs for mortgaged homes average around $1,100, while the median gross rent is about $600. This reflects an affordable housing market relative to national standards.

Knox County, Nebraska, held elections on November 8, 2022. For local offices, the results were as follows:

County Commissioner District 1:

• Kevin W. Mackeprang (Republican) – 803 votes (63.7%)
• Bruce Inlow (Democratic) – 456 votes (36.3%)

County Commissioner District 3:

• Ronald Corkle (Republican) – 941 votes (100% uncontested)

County Sheriff:

• Don Henery (Republican) – 2,455 votes (100% uncontested)

County Clerk:

• Joann Fischer (Republican) – 2,393 votes (100% uncontested)

These are the major local election results, demonstrating the predominance of Republican candidates. Note that this information reflects the most recent complete election cycle as of the cutoff date in 2023. For updated or additional information, please visit Knox County's official election website or contact their election office.

As of recent data, Knox County, NE has a high school graduation rate of approximately 90%, aligning closely with the national average of around 88%. However, when it comes to higher education, only about 17% of Knox County residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average of roughly 33% and the Nebraska state average of around 32%. This suggests that while basic educational attainment in Knox County is strong, post-secondary education rates lag behind both state and national levels.

As of the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Knox County, NE has an employment rate of around 95%. The top industries include agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (making up about 25% of employment), manufacturing (around 14%), and healthcare and social assistance (approximately 13%).

Comparatively, the agricultural sector in Knox County is significantly more prominent than the national average, where agriculture constitutes only about 1.3% of employment. The manufacturing sector aligns closely with the national average of around 12.8%, but is lower than Nebraska's state average of roughly 14.3%. Healthcare and social assistance is underrepresented relative to the national average of 16% and Nebraska's average of 14%.

Overall, Knox County's employment landscape is characterized by a strong reliance on agriculture, with a solid presence of manufacturing and healthcare jobs.

As of the latest available data, the median household income in Knox County, NE is approximately $49,500. This figure is below both the national median household income, which stands at about $68,700, and the Nebraska state median household income of roughly $63,000.

Here's a summary in a statistics table:

Knox County's median household income reflects a lower economic performance compared to the broader state and national averages. These figures highlight the economic disparity that can exist within different regions of the same state as well as in comparison to nationwide data.

As of the latest available data, Knox County, NE has a relatively low crime rate compared to national averages. The crime rate per 1,000 residents in Knox County is approximately 10.0, which includes both violent and property crimes. Below is a table summarizing the types of crimes reported:

This data reflects a snapshot, and crime rates can fluctuate yearly. Knox County remains one of the safer regions in Nebraska, with community efforts contributing to its overall safety and low crime statistics.