Knox County, Maine
Knox County: county in Maine, United States
About
Knox County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maine. As of the 2010 census, the population was 39,736 and a population density of 13 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 39,951 inhabitants. Its county seat is Rockland. The county was created 166 years ago in 1859.
County Snapshot
Knox County at a glance
Knox County currently has 17 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
17
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Maine counties
16
Open related pagesLargest city
RocklandPopulation 7,183
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Knox County
| Population | 39,951 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Maine (United States) |
| Different from | Knox County, Knox County, Knox County, Knox County, Knox County, Knox County, Knox County, Knox County |
| Area | 2958 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 68% |
| Land as percent of area | 32% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.0758,-69.1260 |
| Named for | Henry Knox |
| Capital | Rockland |
| Establishment | January 01, 1860 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 02:01:54 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 14 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.54% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 50℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Knox County is located at 44°4'33"N 69°7'34"W (44.0757500, -69.1259800). It has 3 neighbors: Hancock County, Lincoln County and Waldo County.
Knox County map
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The largest city of Knox County is Rockland with a population of 7,183. Other cities include, Warren population 4,835, Camden population 4,806, Rockport population 3,389 and Saint George population 2,578. See all Knox County cities & populated places.
Knox County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Knox County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rockland | 7,183 | City in Knox County, Maine, United States |
| Warren | 4,835 | Town in Knox County, Maine, United States |
| Camden | 4,806 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Rockport | 3,389 | A town in Knox County in the state of Maine. |
| Thomaston | 2,763 | Census-designated place in Knox County, Maine |
| Saint George | 2,578 | Town in Maine, USA |
| Union | 2,275 | Town in Knox County, Maine, United States |
| Hope | 1,698 | Town in Knox County, Maine, United States |
| South Thomaston | 1,642 | City in Knox County, Maine, United States of America |
| Owls Head | 1,608 | City in United States of America |
| Washington | 1,520 | Town in Maine |
| Cushing | 1,500 | Town in Maine |
| Appleton | 1,381 | Town in Knox County, Maine |
| Friendship | 1,143 | Town in Knox County, Maine, United States |
| Vinalhaven | 1,128 | City in Maine, United States of America |
| North Haven | 358 | Town of the United States |
Weather
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Knox County
Official Website- Appleton
- Cushing
- Isle au Haut
- Camden
- Rockport
- Rockland
- South Thomaston
- Warren
- Vinalhaven
- Matinicus Isle
- St. George
- Friendship
- Owls Head
- Criehaven, Maine
- Muscle Ridge Islands
- Thomaston
- Washington
- Hope
- North Haven
- Union
Demographics
The population of Knox County increased by 0.54% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39,736 | - | census |
| 2011 | 39,672 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 39,611 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 39,691 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 39,891 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 39,786 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 39,761 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 39,759 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 39,717 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 39,772 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 39,951 | 0.45% | estimation process |
People born in Knox County (4)
People born in Knox County, including composer, music theorist and professor of music Walter Piston, editor in chief of the Seattle Daily Times Alden J. Blethen, book illustrator Charles Copeland, .
More notable people
- E. S. Clark he was born in 17/06/1862
Other places with the same name (8)
- Knox County, Tennessee county in Maine, United States with a population of 475,609 people.
- Knox County, Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 62,423 people.
- Knox County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 49,053 people.
- Knox County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 36,522 people.
- Knox County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 31,022 people.
- Knox County, Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 8,304 people.
- Knox County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 3,940 people.
- Knox County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 3,683 people.
Maine Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| City of Portland | 653,115 | The twenty-eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area. |
| Cumberland County | 298,111 | County in Maine, United States |
| York County | 209,066 | County in Maine, United States |
| Penobscot County | 151,655 | County in Maine, United States of America |
| Kennebec County | 122,955 | County in Maine, United States |
| Androscoggin County | 108,547 | County in Maine, United States |
| Aroostook County | 66,804 | County in Maine, United States |
| Portland | 66,803 | The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine. |
| Oxford County | 58,132 | County in Maine, United States |
| Hancock County | 55,088 | County in Maine, United States |
| Somerset County | 50,635 | County in Maine, United States |
| Waldo County | 39,923 | County in Maine, United States |
| Lewiston | 36,226 | City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States |
| Sagadahoc County | 36,044 | County in Maine, United States |
| Lincoln County | 34,775 | County in Maine, United States |
| Bangor | 31,998 | City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA |