City

Knox City, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Knox County  ·  Texas

👥1,052Population
💰$41,023Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂49.4Median Age
🏠$66,000Median Home Value▼ 76% below avg
🎓24.9%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.9% Female 45.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.8%Hispanic: 26.1%Black: 5.6%Asian: 5.5%Other: 1.2%Race
White60.8%
Hispanic26.1%
Black5.6%
Asian5.5%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
34%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty15.2% ▲ 52% above avg
College Grads24.9% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 50% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.4%)
HS Graduate275 (39.1%)
Some College155 (22%)
Associates95 (13.5%)
Bachelors41 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree134 (19.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 39.1%Some College: 22%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 5.8%Graduate: 19.1%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad39.1%
Some College22.0%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors5.8%
Graduate19.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.1%Renter: 33.9%Tenure
Owner66.1%
Renter33.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
36%
$50k–$100k
39%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,023 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$66,000 ▼ 76% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$772/mo
Total Housing Units611
Vacant Units165

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
70%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
54%
About Knox City, TX

Knox City is a city in Texas, located in Knox County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,052 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.4 years.

Economically, Knox City is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,023 is below the national average. Approximately 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Knox City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $66,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $772 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Knox City is less-educated. 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (60.84%).

Knox City, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Knox City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79529 1,052 $41,023 $66,000 $772 2.5% 24.9% 66.1%