Knox County, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Knox County
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The Knox County Courthouse in Benjamin
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Location within the U.S. state of Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| Founded | 1886 |
| Named for | Henry Knox |
| Seat | Benjamin |
| Largest city | Munday |
| Area | |
| • Total | 855 sq mi (2,210 km2) |
| • Land | 851 sq mi (2,200 km2) |
| • Water | 4.9 sq mi (13 km2) 0.6% |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,353 |
| • Density | 3.9216/sq mi (1.5142/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 13th |
Knox County is a county in the state of Texas, USA. In 2020, about 3,353 people lived there. The main town, or county seat, is Benjamin. Knox County was created in 1858 and officially started in 1886. It is named after Henry Knox, who was a general during the American Revolutionary War.
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Exploring Knox County's Geography
Knox County covers a total area of about 855 square miles. Most of this land is dry, but about 4.9 square miles (which is 0.6%) is covered by water.
Main Roads and Highways
Several important roads pass through Knox County, making it easy to travel around. These include:
U.S. Highway 82 and State Highway 114
U.S. Highway 277
State Highway 6
State Highway 222
Neighboring Counties
Knox County shares its borders with several other counties in Texas:
- Foard County to the north
- Baylor County to the east
- Haskell County to the south
- King County to the west
- Stonewall County to the southwest
- Throckmorton County to the southeast
Special Natural Spots
One interesting natural feature in Knox County is The Narrows.
People and Population in Knox County
The number of people living in Knox County has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 77 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,134 | 1,372.7% | |
| 1900 | 2,322 | 104.8% | |
| 1910 | 9,625 | 314.5% | |
| 1920 | 9,240 | −4.0% | |
| 1930 | 11,368 | 23.0% | |
| 1940 | 10,090 | −11.2% | |
| 1950 | 10,082 | −0.1% | |
| 1960 | 7,857 | −22.1% | |
| 1970 | 5,972 | −24.0% | |
| 1980 | 5,329 | −10.8% | |
| 1990 | 4,837 | −9.2% | |
| 2000 | 4,253 | −12.1% | |
| 2010 | 3,719 | −12.6% | |
| 2020 | 3,353 | −9.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850–2010 2010 2020 |
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Who Lives in Knox County?
This table shows the different groups of people living in Knox County. The US Census counts people based on their race and if they are Hispanic or Latino.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 2,829 | 2,347 | 1,935 | 66.52% | 63.11% | 57.71% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 292 | 209 | 146 | 6.87% | 5.62% | 4.35% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 10 | 14 | 8 | 0.24% | 0.38% | 0.24% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 10 | 7 | 24 | 0.24% | 0.19% | 0.72% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0.07% | 0.03% | 0.09% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0.00% | 0.11% | 0.15% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 42 | 36 | 102 | 0.99% | 0.97% | 3.04% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1,067 | 1,101 | 1,130 | 25.09% | 29.60% | 33.70% |
| Total | 4,253 | 3,719 | 3,353 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
In 2000, there were 4,253 people living in Knox County. These people lived in 1,690 homes, and 1,166 of these were families. The county had about 5 people per square mile.
About 30.7% of homes had children under 18. Many homes (56%) were married couples. About 29.6% of homes had only one person living there. The average age of people in the county was 40 years old.
Learning and Education
Several school districts serve the students of Knox County:
- Benjamin Independent School District (ISD)
- Crowell ISD (mostly in Foard County)
- Knox City-O'Brien Consolidated ISD (partly in Haskell County)
- Munday Consolidated ISD (small parts in Haskell and Throckmorton counties)
- Seymour ISD (mostly in Baylor County)
A school district called Goree Independent School District used to serve parts of the county. But on July 1, 2003, it joined with Munday Consolidated ISD.
For older students, Knox County is also served by Vernon College.
Bobby Boatright Memorial Music Camp
The town of Goree in Knox County hosts a special event each year called the Bobby Boatright Memorial Music Camp. This camp is for people of all ages who want to play Western Swing music. It's a chance for them to show off their musical skills. The camp is named after Bobby Boatright, a fiddle player who was from Goree. This camp was even featured on a national radio show called Morning Edition in 2010!
Towns and Communities
Knox County has several towns and smaller communities:
Cities
Town
Smaller Communities (Unincorporated)
These are smaller places that are not officially cities or towns:
Images for kids
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The Knox County Courthouse in Benjamin
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Knox (Texas) para niños
