Knox, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Knox, Wisconsin
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Location of Knox, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Price |
| Area | |
| • Total | 48.1 sq mi (124.5 km2) |
| • Land | 48.1 sq mi (124.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,709 ft (521 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 399 |
| • Density | 8.3/sq mi (3.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-40175 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583491 |
Knox is a small town located in Price County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 399 people lived there.
Within the town of Knox, you can find a few other communities. These include the unincorporated community of Brantwood. Part of the unincorporated community of Clifford is also in Knox. There's even a place called Knox Mills, which is now a ghost town.
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What is Knox Like?
Knox covers a total area of about 48.1 square miles (124.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very tiny part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Knox?
Population and Homes
Based on the census from 2000, 399 people lived in Knox. This means there were about 8.3 people per square mile. There were 173 households, which are groups of people living in one home. Out of these, 111 were families.
Most of the people living in Knox were White (99.50%). A small number (0.50%) were Native American. About 2.01% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in Knox
The people in Knox were of different ages.
- About 20.8% were under 18 years old.
- About 5.5% were between 18 and 24.
- About 27.1% were between 25 and 44.
- About 28.8% were between 45 and 64.
- About 17.8% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Knox was 43 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 111 males.
How People Earn Money
In 2000, the average yearly income for a household in Knox was $28,824. For families, the average income was $35,000. The average income for each person in the town was $20,674.
About 10.8% of all the people in Knox lived below the poverty line. This included about 25.9% of those under 18 and 8.5% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Knox (Wisconsin) para niños
