Knox County, Illinois Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

49,046

Diversity Score

34.9

Diversity Tier

Moderate-Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
79.9%%

Knox County, Illinois Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Knox County, Illinois Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)39,21079.9%
Black / African American3,9108.0%
Hispanic or Latino3,1616.4%
Two or More Races1,9504.0%
Asian6171.3%
Other Race1750.4%
Native American160.0%
Pacific Islander70.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Knox County, Illinois

The largest racial or ethnic group in Knox County, Illinois is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 79.9% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Knox County, Illinois has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 34.9/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.
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