Knox County, Missouri facts for kids
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Knox County
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Knox County Courthouse in Edina
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Location within the U.S. state of Missouri
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Missouri |
| Founded | February 14, 1845 |
| Named for | Henry Knox |
| Seat | Edina |
| Largest city | Edina |
| Area | |
| • Total | 507 sq mi (1,310 km2) |
| • Land | 504 sq mi (1,310 km2) |
| • Water | 2.8 sq mi (7 km2) 0.6% |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,744 |
| • Density | 7.385/sq mi (2.851/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 6th |
Knox County is a county located in the northeast part of Missouri, a state in the United States. In 2020, about 3,744 people lived here. This makes it one of the least populated counties in Missouri. The main town, or county seat, is Edina. Knox County was officially started on February 14, 1845. It was named after General Henry Knox, who was an important leader in early American history.
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History of Knox County
The Civil War in Knox County
A battle happened in Knox County during the American Civil War. This battle took place in a town called Newark on August 1, 1862. It involved a group led by Joseph C. Porter.
Exploring Knox County's Geography
Knox County covers a total area of about 507 square miles. Most of this area is land, about 504 square miles. A small part, about 2.8 square miles, is water.
Neighboring Counties
Knox County shares its borders with several other counties:
- Scotland County to the north
- Clark County to the northeast
- Lewis County to the east
- Shelby County to the south
- Macon County to the southwest
- Adair County to the west
Main Roads in Knox County
These are some of the important roads that go through Knox County:
Route 6
Route 11
Route 15
Route 151
Route 156
People of Knox County
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 2,894 | — | |
| 1860 | 8,727 | 201.6% | |
| 1870 | 10,974 | 25.7% | |
| 1880 | 13,047 | 18.9% | |
| 1890 | 13,501 | 3.5% | |
| 1900 | 13,479 | −0.2% | |
| 1910 | 12,403 | −8.0% | |
| 1920 | 10,783 | −13.1% | |
| 1930 | 9,658 | −10.4% | |
| 1940 | 8,878 | −8.1% | |
| 1950 | 7,617 | −14.2% | |
| 1960 | 6,558 | −13.9% | |
| 1970 | 5,692 | −13.2% | |
| 1980 | 5,508 | −3.2% | |
| 1990 | 4,482 | −18.6% | |
| 2000 | 4,361 | −2.7% | |
| 2010 | 4,131 | −5.3% | |
| 2020 | 3,744 | −9.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2015 |
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In 2010, there were 4,131 people living in Knox County. The county had about 1,791 homes. Most people in the county were White. About 25% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in the county was 42 years.
2020 Population Overview
| Group | Number | Percentage |
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| White | 3,573 | 95.43% |
| Black or African American | 20 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.13% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.48% |
| Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 105 | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 | 0.61% |
The 2020 census showed that 3,744 people lived in Knox County. The majority of the population was White. A small percentage of people identified as Black, Native American, Asian, or other races.
Education in Knox County
Public Schools
Knox County has a public school district that serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.
- Knox County R-I School District – located in Edina
- Knox County Elementary School (for grades PK-06)
- Knox County High School (for grades 07-12)
Public Libraries
- Northeast Missouri Library Service
Communities in Knox County
Knox County has several towns and villages where people live.
Cities
- Baring
- Edina (This is the county seat, meaning it's the main administrative town.)
- Hurdland
- Knox City
Villages
Census-designated Place
- Plevna (This is a community that is counted for census purposes but isn't an officially incorporated city or village.)
Other Unincorporated Places
These are smaller communities that are not officially organized as cities or villages:
Townships
Knox County is divided into 13 smaller areas called townships. These help with local administration.
- Bee Ridge Township
- Benton Township
- Bourbon Township
- Center Township
- Colony Township
- Fabius Township
- Greensburg Township
- Jeddo Township
- Liberty Township
- Lyon Township
- Myrtle Township
- Salt River Township
- Shelton Township
Famous People from Knox County
- Terry Joyce – A great college football player who also played professionally.
- George Turner – He became a U.S. Senator, which is a very important job in the United States government.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Knox (Misuri) para niños
