Knox County, Ohio facts for kids
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Knox County
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The Knox County Courthouse in 2013
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Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Ohio |
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| Founded | March 1, 1808 | ||
| Named for | Henry Knox | ||
| Seat | Mount Vernon | ||
| Largest city | Mount Vernon | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 530 sq mi (1,400 km2) | ||
| • Land | 525 sq mi (1,360 km2) | ||
| • Water | 4.1 sq mi (11 km2) 0.8%% | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 62,721 | ||
| • Density | 118.3/sq mi (45.7/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | ||
| Congressional district | 12th | ||
Knox County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 62,721. Its county seat is Mount Vernon. The county is named for Henry Knox, an officer in the American Revolutionary War who was later the first Secretary of War. Knox County comprises the Mount Vernon, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Columbus-Marion-Zanesville, OH Combined Statistical Area.
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History
Knox County was formed from Fairfield County in 1808.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 530 square miles (1,400 km2), of which 525 square miles (1,360 km2) is land and 4.1 square miles (11 km2) (0.8%) is water. Approximately 58% of the county is farmland and 28% is forested. Most of the county lies in the Glaciated Allegheny Plateau with rolling hills and valleys. Although the relief is not sharp, some elevations in the county reach over 1400 feet above sea level.
Adjacent counties
- Richland County (north)
- Ashland County (far northeast)
- Holmes County (northeast)
- Coshocton County (east)
- Licking County (south)
- Delaware County (southwest)
- Morrow County (northwest)
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 2,149 | — | |
| 1820 | 8,326 | 287.4% | |
| 1830 | 17,085 | 105.2% | |
| 1840 | 29,579 | 73.1% | |
| 1850 | 28,872 | −2.4% | |
| 1860 | 27,735 | −3.9% | |
| 1870 | 26,333 | −5.1% | |
| 1880 | 27,431 | 4.2% | |
| 1890 | 27,600 | 0.6% | |
| 1900 | 27,768 | 0.6% | |
| 1910 | 30,181 | 8.7% | |
| 1920 | 29,580 | −2.0% | |
| 1930 | 29,338 | −0.8% | |
| 1940 | 31,024 | 5.7% | |
| 1950 | 35,287 | 13.7% | |
| 1960 | 38,808 | 10.0% | |
| 1970 | 41,795 | 7.7% | |
| 1980 | 46,304 | 10.8% | |
| 1990 | 47,473 | 2.5% | |
| 2000 | 54,500 | 14.8% | |
| 2010 | 60,921 | 11.8% | |
| 2020 | 62,721 | 3.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790–1960 1900–1990 1990–2000 2020 |
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2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 60,921 people, 22,607 households, and 15,693 families living in the county. The population density was 115.9 inhabitants per square mile (44.7/km2). There were 25,118 housing units at an average density of 47.8 per square mile (18.5/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 96.7% white, 0.8% black or African American, 0.6% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.2% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 30.5% were German, 14.4% were Irish, 13.9% were English, and 9.2% were American.
Of the 22,607 households, 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.6% were non-families, and 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.04. The median age was 38.3 years.
The median income for a household in the county was $45,655 and the median income for a family was $55,881. Males had a median income of $41,762 versus $30,836 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,204. About 9.1% of families and 13.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.8% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
A large portion of Knox County's economy is based on agriculture, with gross cash receipts for crops and livestock at $110 million for 2011. Corn is the primary crop, followed by soybeans and livestock. Mount Vernon, the county seat, is home to major employers in the county, Siemens Energy Inc. (formerly Rolls-Royce Energy Systems, Inc. and Cooper Industries before that) and Ariel Corporation, both of which are manufacturers of components used in the natural gas industry. Major employers in the county also include Kenyon College located in Gambier, Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Mount Vernon, and the Kokosing Construction Company near Fredericktown.
Education
- Kenyon College
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Communities
City
- Mount Vernon (county seat)
Villages
Townships
- Berlin
- Brown
- Butler
- Clay
- Clinton
- College
- Harrison
- Hilliar
- Howard
- Jackson
- Jefferson
- Liberty
- Middlebury
- Milford
- Miller
- Monroe
- Morgan
- Morris
- Pike
- Pleasant
- Union
- Wayne
Census-designated places
- Apple Valley
- Bladensburg
- Howard
- South Mount Vernon
Unincorporated communities
Notable people
Notable people, who lived or worked in Knox County, include the following:
- Thomas Peter Akers, United States Congressman
- Sean M. Decatur, chemist and former president of Kenyon College
- Dan Emmett, songwriter of "Dixie"
- George Hunt, Illinois Attorney General
- Paul Lynde, actor (Bewitched, Hollywood Squares)
- Paul Newman, actor
- Luke Perry, actor
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Knox (Ohio) para niños
