Knox County, Nebraska
Knox County: County in Nebraska, United States
About
Knox County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,701 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,304 inhabitants. Its county seat is Center. The county was created 170 years ago in 1853.
Quick Facts about Knox County
| Population : | 8,304 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| Different from : | Knox County, Knox County, Knox County, Knox County, Knox County, Knox County, Knox County, Knox County |
| Area : | 2952 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 2.8% |
| Land as percent of area : | 97.2% |
| Named for : | Henry Knox |
| Capital : | Center |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1854 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 23:25:42 (25th April 2024) |
| Density : | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.78% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Knox County is located at 42°38'12"N 97°53'31"W (42.6367800, -97.8919000). It has 8 neighbors: Antelope County, Boyd County, Cedar County, Holt County, Pierce County, Bon Homme County, Charles Mix County and Yankton County.
Knox County map
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The largest city of Knox County is Bloomfield with a population of 944. Other cities include, Crofton population 661, Wausa population 557, Santee population 338 and Sparta population 88. See all Knox County cities & populated places.
Knox County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Knox County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield | 944 | City in Knox County, Nebraska, United States |
| Crofton | 661 | City in Nebraska, USA |
| Wausa | 557 | Human settlement in Knox County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Verdigre | 523 | Township in Knox County, Nebraska |
| Santee | 338 | Human settlement in Santee Indian Reservation, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Niobrara | 336 | Township in Knox County, Nebraska |
| Midland | 210 | Township in Merrick County, Nebraska |
| Creighton | 170 | Town in Nebraska |
| Sparta | 88 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Center | 87 | Human settlement in Knox County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Winnetoon | 64 | Human settlement in Knox County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Verdel | 30 | Human settlement in Knox County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Bazile Mills | 29 | Human settlement in Knox County, Nebraska, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Knox County
Knox County has 8 neighbours.
- Antelope County county in Nebraska, United States
- Boyd County county in Nebraska, United States
- Cedar County county in Nebraska, United States
- Holt County county in Nebraska, United States
- Pierce County county in Nebraska, United States
- Bon Homme County county in South Dakota, United States of America
- Charles Mix County county in South Dakota, United States of America
- Yankton County county in South Dakota, United States
- Center
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Knox County decreased by 4.78% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,701 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,575 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,574 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,552 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,474 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,468 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,484 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,439 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,405 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,332 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,304 | -0.34% | estimation process |
People born in Knox County (1)
Grover Clinton Tyler was born in Knox County
Other places with the same name (9)
- 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 , Maine county in Maine, United States with a population of 39,951 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 , 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.
Nebraska Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | 574,332 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Omaha | 478,393 | The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area. |
| Lancaster County | 320,650 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Lincoln | 290,505 | The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area. |
| Sarpy County | 188,856 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Hall County | 61,028 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Bellevue | 53,270 | The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska. |
| Grand Island | 51,004 | The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska. |
| Buffalo County | 50,114 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Dodge County | 36,222 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Scotts Bluff County | 35,299 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Madison County | 34,813 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Lincoln County | 34,347 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Kearney | 34,235 | City in and county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States |
| Platte County | 33,364 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Adams County | 31,321 | County in Nebraska, United States |
