Knoxville Knox County, Illinois
Knoxville: City in Knox County, Illinois, United States
About
Knoxville is a city located in the county of Knox in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,911 and a population density of 1,239 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,692 inhabitants.
The city was created 191 years ago in 1830.
Knoxville Quick Facts
| Population : | 2,692 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Knox County |
| Postal code : | 61448 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 309 |
| Area : | 2.35 km2 |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1831 (191 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 15:06:15 (22nd May 2022) |
| Density : | 1,146 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.14% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Knoxville is located at 40°54'30"N 90°17'5"W (40.9083700, -90.2848500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Knoxville decreased by 8.14% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,911 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,901 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,879 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,869 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,858 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,825 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,801 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,780 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,743 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,726 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,692 | -1.26% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 38,297 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 36,032 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 6.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 37,287 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 35,824 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.2% |
| White only, percent : | 75.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 8.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 7.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 16.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 66.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,077 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 12.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.3% |
Knoxville zip code is 61448.
County name: Knox, County
fips: 17095
Noksvill, Ноксвилл
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $596,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,577 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $578 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,728 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 14,723 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.56 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 92.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 41.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 43,360 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 713,755 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 309,839 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,449 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 32.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $107,328 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $51,001 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 5.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,489 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,797 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,124 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 794 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,438 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 379 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,851 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,953.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 12.13 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 38.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $67,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $882 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $362 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $866 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,618 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.91 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 69.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 71.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 27.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 33,580 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 836,497 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 218,333 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,568 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $36,792 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $16,171 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 26.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,175 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 927 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,048 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,659 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 387 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 128 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,919 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,991.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.28 |
People born in Knoxville (8)
People born in Knoxville, including actor Justin Hartley, jazz drummer Matt Wilson, Major League Baseball pitcher in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization Matt Reynolds, .
List
- Charles Rudolph Walgreen, Sr. (American businessman) he was born in 09/10/1873
- Ernest de Koven Leffingwell (American geologist and explorer) he was born in 13/01/1875
- Polly Wolfe (American baseball player) he was born in 01/09/1888
- Justina Ford (American physician) she was born in 22/01/1871
- Harry Clay Hale (U.S. Army officer (1861-1946)) he was born in 10/07/1861
Schools in Knoxville
College & universities near Knoxville, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146427 | Knox College | Galesburg (IL) | 61401-9999 |
| 143613 | Carl Sandburg College | Galesburg (IL) | 61401 |
| 147341 | Monmouth College | Monmouth (IL) | 61462-1998 |
| 457554 | Innovations Design Academy | Canton (IL) | 61520 |
| 145354 | Graham Hospital School of Nursing | Canton (IL) | 61520-2497 |
Stations (13)
Amtrak & bus stations near Knoxville, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GBB | Galesburg station | 225 South Seminary Street | RAIL |
| KEE | Kewanee | Loomis and North Tremont Sts. | RAIL |
| PIA | Peoria, Illinois | 6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway | BUS |
| MAC | Macomb | 120 East Calhoun Street | RAIL |
| MLI | Moline, Illinois | 1200 River Drive | BUS |
Post offices near Knoxville
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Knoxvill Post Office | Knoxville (IL) | 61448 |
| East Galesburg Post Office | East Galesburg (IL) | 61430 |
| Galesburg Post Office | Galesburg (IL) | 61401 |
| Gilson Post Office | Gilson (IL) | 61436 |
| Wataga Post Office | Wataga (IL) | 61488 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Knoxville , Tennessee county seat of Knox County, Tennessee, United States; third-largest city in Tennessee with a population of 190,223 people.
- Knoxville , Iowa city in and seat of Marion County, Iowa, United States with a population of 7,082 people.
- Knoxville , Arkansas city in Arkansas, USA with a population of 754 people.
- Knoxville , Pennsylvania borough in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, in the United States with a population of 594 people.
Other cities in Knox County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Knox County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Galesburg | 29,803 | County seat of Knox County, Illinois, United States |
| Truro | 18,532 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Abingdon | 3,008 | City in Knox County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Knox | 2,692 | County seat of Knox County, Tennessee, United States; third-largest city in Tennessee |
| Ontario | 871 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Wataga | 773 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| East Galesburg | 761 | Human settlement in Knox Township, Illinois, United States of America |
| Oneida | 653 | City in Illinois, USA |
| Yates City | 641 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Williamsfield | 538 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Altona | 490 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Victoria | 282 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Rio | 280 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Maquon | 259 | Township in Knox County, Illinois |
| Saint Augustine | 111 | Human settlement in Knox County, Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Knoxville distances to largest Illinois cities
