Knox, NE County is a vibrant and diverse county located in Nebraska. With a total population of 8,434 and a population density of 7 people per square mile, it is one of the least densely populated areas in the US (93 people per square mile). Knox, NE County has a variety of businesses, outdoor activities, organizations and sporting events available to locals and visitors alike. Businesses such as the Knox Co-op Grocery Store or Hartington Hardware provide goods and services to the community while outdoor activities like fishing at Lake Yankton or hiking at Niobrara National Scenic River Park offer year-round fun for everyone. Organizations such as the Greater Hartington Development Corporation support local economic development while local sporting events like Hartington Cedar Catholic volleyball matches bring the community together.
The population in Knox County is 8,434. There are 8 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Knox County is 44.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Knox County is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Knox County
- 58.0% are married
- 7.4% are divorced
- 31.0% are married with children
- 8.6% have children, but are single
Race in Knox County
- 86.2% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 9.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander