Knox County, Kentucky
PO Box 173
Barbourville, KY 40906
Phone: (606) 546-8915
Fax: (606) 546-6196
In southeastern KY, west of Harlan; established Dec 19, 1799 from Lincoln County. Name Origin: For Gen. Henry Knox (1750-1806), Revolutionary War officer and first U.S. secretary of war (1785-95).
Area (sq mi): 387.71 (land 387.66; water 0.04). Pop per sq mi: 82.70.
Pop 2005: 32,069. State rank: 32. Pop change: 2000-20005 0.90%; 1990-2000 7.10%. Pop 2000: 31,795 (White 97.40%; Black or African American 0.80%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.20%). Foreign born: 0.40%. Median age: 35.30.
Income 2000: per capita $10,660; median household $18,294; Pop below poverty level: 34.80%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $16,291-$18,785.
Unemployment 2004: 6.50%. Change from 2000: 0.30%. Median travel time to work: 24.60 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 35.90%.
Barbourville, KY 40906
Phone: (606) 546-8915
Fax: (606) 546-6196
In southeastern KY, west of Harlan; established Dec 19, 1799 from Lincoln County. Name Origin: For Gen. Henry Knox (1750-1806), Revolutionary War officer and first U.S. secretary of war (1785-95).
Area (sq mi): 387.71 (land 387.66; water 0.04). Pop per sq mi: 82.70.
Pop 2005: 32,069. State rank: 32. Pop change: 2000-20005 0.90%; 1990-2000 7.10%. Pop 2000: 31,795 (White 97.40%; Black or African American 0.80%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.20%). Foreign born: 0.40%. Median age: 35.30.
Income 2000: per capita $10,660; median household $18,294; Pop below poverty level: 34.80%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $16,291-$18,785.
Unemployment 2004: 6.50%. Change from 2000: 0.30%. Median travel time to work: 24.60 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 35.90%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Knox County, Texas
PO Box 196
Benjamin, TX 79505
Phone: (940) 459-2441
Fax: (940) 459-2005
www.knoxcountytexas.com
In north-central TX, southwest of Wichita Falls; organized Feb 1, 1858 from Fannin County. Name Origin: For Gen. Henry Knox (1750-1806), Revolutionary War officer and first U.S. secretary of war (1785-95).
Area (sq mi): 855.43 (land 849.00; water 6.43). Pop per sq mi: 4.50.
Pop 2005: 3,781. State rank: 215. Pop change: 2000-20005 -11.10%; 1990-2000 -12.10%. Pop 2000: 4,253 (White 66.50%; Black or African American 6.90%; Hispanic or Latino 25.10%; Asian 0.20%; Other 18.60%). Foreign born: 6.70%. Median age: 40.50.
Income 2000: per capita $13,443; median household $25,453; Pop below poverty level: 22.90%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $18,195-$22,275.
Unemployment 2004: 5.40%. Change from 2000: 2.10%. Median travel time to work: 16.30 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 17.80%.
Benjamin, TX 79505
Phone: (940) 459-2441
Fax: (940) 459-2005
www.knoxcountytexas.com
In north-central TX, southwest of Wichita Falls; organized Feb 1, 1858 from Fannin County. Name Origin: For Gen. Henry Knox (1750-1806), Revolutionary War officer and first U.S. secretary of war (1785-95).
Area (sq mi): 855.43 (land 849.00; water 6.43). Pop per sq mi: 4.50.
Pop 2005: 3,781. State rank: 215. Pop change: 2000-20005 -11.10%; 1990-2000 -12.10%. Pop 2000: 4,253 (White 66.50%; Black or African American 6.90%; Hispanic or Latino 25.10%; Asian 0.20%; Other 18.60%). Foreign born: 6.70%. Median age: 40.50.
Income 2000: per capita $13,443; median household $25,453; Pop below poverty level: 22.90%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $18,195-$22,275.
Unemployment 2004: 5.40%. Change from 2000: 2.10%. Median travel time to work: 16.30 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 17.80%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Knox County, Nebraska
PO Box 166
Center, NE 68724
Phone: (402) 288-5604
Fax: (402) 288-5605
www.co.knox.ne.us
On the northeastern border of NE, northwest of Sioux City, IA. Original county; organized as L'Eau Qui Court County, Feb 10, 1857 (prior to statehood); name changed to Emmett County; then to present name Feb 21, 1873. Name Origin: For Gen. Henry Knox (1750-1806), Revolutionary War officer and first U.S. secretary of war (1785-95).
Area (sq mi): 1139.65 (land 1108.12; water 31.53). Pop per sq mi: 8.00.
Pop 2005: 8,916. State rank: 33. Pop change: 2000-20005 -4.90%; 1990-2000 -1.70%. Pop 2000: 9,374 (White 91.30%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.90%; Asian 0.20%; Other 8.00%). Foreign born: 1.00%. Median age: 43.00.
Income 2000: per capita $13,971; median household $27,564; Pop below poverty level: 15.60%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $20,152-$24,721.
Unemployment 2004: 3.40%. Change from 2000: -0.20%. Median travel time to work: 17.30 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 22.20%.
Center, NE 68724
Phone: (402) 288-5604
Fax: (402) 288-5605
www.co.knox.ne.us
On the northeastern border of NE, northwest of Sioux City, IA. Original county; organized as L'Eau Qui Court County, Feb 10, 1857 (prior to statehood); name changed to Emmett County; then to present name Feb 21, 1873. Name Origin: For Gen. Henry Knox (1750-1806), Revolutionary War officer and first U.S. secretary of war (1785-95).
Area (sq mi): 1139.65 (land 1108.12; water 31.53). Pop per sq mi: 8.00.
Pop 2005: 8,916. State rank: 33. Pop change: 2000-20005 -4.90%; 1990-2000 -1.70%. Pop 2000: 9,374 (White 91.30%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.90%; Asian 0.20%; Other 8.00%). Foreign born: 1.00%. Median age: 43.00.
Income 2000: per capita $13,971; median household $27,564; Pop below poverty level: 15.60%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $20,152-$24,721.
Unemployment 2004: 3.40%. Change from 2000: -0.20%. Median travel time to work: 17.30 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 22.20%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Knox County, Missouri
107 N 4th St
Edina, MO 63537
Phone: (660) 397-2184
Fax: (660) 397-3331
In northeastern MO, north of Columbia; organized Feb 14, 1845 from Scotland County. Name Origin: For Gen. Henry Knox (1750-1806), Revolutionary War officer and first U.S. Secretary of War (1785-95).
Area (sq mi): 506.77 (land 505.71; water 1.07). Pop per sq mi: 8.20.
Pop 2005: 4,171. State rank: 113. Pop change: 2000-20005 -4.40%; 1990-2000 -2.70%. Pop 2000: 4,361 (White 98.10%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.30%). Foreign born: 0.30%. Median age: 41.60.
Income 2000: per capita $13,075; median household $27,124; Pop below poverty level: 18.00%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $20,490-$22,343.
Unemployment 2004: 4.10%. Change from 2000: -0.40%. Median travel time to work: 23.40 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 35.30%.
Edina, MO 63537
Phone: (660) 397-2184
Fax: (660) 397-3331
In northeastern MO, north of Columbia; organized Feb 14, 1845 from Scotland County. Name Origin: For Gen. Henry Knox (1750-1806), Revolutionary War officer and first U.S. Secretary of War (1785-95).
Area (sq mi): 506.77 (land 505.71; water 1.07). Pop per sq mi: 8.20.
Pop 2005: 4,171. State rank: 113. Pop change: 2000-20005 -4.40%; 1990-2000 -2.70%. Pop 2000: 4,361 (White 98.10%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.30%). Foreign born: 0.30%. Median age: 41.60.
Income 2000: per capita $13,075; median household $27,124; Pop below poverty level: 18.00%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $20,490-$22,343.
Unemployment 2004: 4.10%. Change from 2000: -0.40%. Median travel time to work: 23.40 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 35.30%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Knox County, Illinois
200 S Cherry St
Galesburg, IL 61401
Phone: (309) 345-3860
Fax: (309) 345-0098
www.knoxcountyil.com
In northwestern IL south of Moline; organized Jan 13, 1825 from Fulton County. Name Origin: For Gen. Henry Knox (1750-1806), Revolutionary War officer and first U.S. secretary of war (1785-95).
Area (sq mi): 719.70 (land 716.28; water 3.42). Pop per sq mi: 74.40.
Pop 2005: 53,309. State rank: 27. Pop change: 2000-20005 -4.50%; 1990-2000 -1.00%. Pop 2000: 55,836 (White 88.40%; Black or African American 6.30%; Hispanic or Latino 3.40%; Asian 0.70%; Other 3.20%). Foreign born: 1.60%. Median age: 39.40.
Income 2000: per capita $17,985; median household $35,407; Pop below poverty level: 11.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $23,108-$24,382.
Unemployment 2004: 8.40%. Change from 2000: 2.70%. Median travel time to work: 18.20 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 14.90%.
Galesburg, IL 61401
Phone: (309) 345-3860
Fax: (309) 345-0098
www.knoxcountyil.com
In northwestern IL south of Moline; organized Jan 13, 1825 from Fulton County. Name Origin: For Gen. Henry Knox (1750-1806), Revolutionary War officer and first U.S. secretary of war (1785-95).
Area (sq mi): 719.70 (land 716.28; water 3.42). Pop per sq mi: 74.40.
Pop 2005: 53,309. State rank: 27. Pop change: 2000-20005 -4.50%; 1990-2000 -1.00%. Pop 2000: 55,836 (White 88.40%; Black or African American 6.30%; Hispanic or Latino 3.40%; Asian 0.70%; Other 3.20%). Foreign born: 1.60%. Median age: 39.40.
Income 2000: per capita $17,985; median household $35,407; Pop below poverty level: 11.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $23,108-$24,382.
Unemployment 2004: 8.40%. Change from 2000: 2.70%. Median travel time to work: 18.20 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 14.90%.
Cities with population over 10,000:
 (32,408) |
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Knox County, Tennessee
City-County Bldg 400 Main St Suite 603
Knoxville, TN 37902
Phone: (865) 215-2534
Fax: (865) 215-2038
www.knoxcounty.org
In central eastern TN, east of Oak Ridge; organized Jun 11, 1792 (prior to statehood) from Greene and Hawkins counties. Name Origin: For Gen. Henry Knox (1750-1806), Revolutionary War officer and first U.S. secretary of war (1785-95).
Area (sq mi): 525.78 (land 508.46; water 17.32). Pop per sq mi: 796.50.
Pop 2005: 404,972. State rank: 3. Pop change: 2000-20005 6.00%; 1990-2000 13.80%. Pop 2000: 382,032 (White 87.40%; Black or African American 8.60%; Hispanic or Latino 1.30%; Asian 1.30%; Other 2.00%). Foreign born: 2.50%. Median age: 36.00.
Income 2000: per capita $21,875; median household $37,454; Pop below poverty level: 12.60%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $28,554-$30,901.
Unemployment 2004: 3.90%. Change from 2000: 1.40%. Median travel time to work: 22.20 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 14.40%.
Knoxville, TN 37902
Phone: (865) 215-2534
Fax: (865) 215-2038
www.knoxcounty.org
In central eastern TN, east of Oak Ridge; organized Jun 11, 1792 (prior to statehood) from Greene and Hawkins counties. Name Origin: For Gen. Henry Knox (1750-1806), Revolutionary War officer and first U.S. secretary of war (1785-95).
Area (sq mi): 525.78 (land 508.46; water 17.32). Pop per sq mi: 796.50.
Pop 2005: 404,972. State rank: 3. Pop change: 2000-20005 6.00%; 1990-2000 13.80%. Pop 2000: 382,032 (White 87.40%; Black or African American 8.60%; Hispanic or Latino 1.30%; Asian 1.30%; Other 2.00%). Foreign born: 2.50%. Median age: 36.00.
Income 2000: per capita $21,875; median household $37,454; Pop below poverty level: 12.60%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $28,554-$30,901.
Unemployment 2004: 3.90%. Change from 2000: 1.40%. Median travel time to work: 22.20 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 14.40%.
Cities with population over 10,000:
| (178,118) |
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Knox County, Ohio
117 E High St Suite 161
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Phone: (740) 393-6703
Fax: (740) 393-6705
www.knoxcountyohio.org
In central OH, northeast of Columbus; organized Mar 1, 1808 from Fairfield County. Name Origin: For Gen. Henry Knox (1750-1806), Revolutionary War officer and first U.S. secretary of war (1785-95).
Area (sq mi): 529.53 (land 527.12; water 2.41). Pop per sq mi: 110.80.
Pop 2005: 58,398. State rank: 44. Pop change: 2000-20005 7.20%; 1990-2000 14.80%. Pop 2000: 54,500 (White 97.20%; Black or African American 0.70%; Hispanic or Latino 0.70%; Asian 0.30%; Other 1.30%). Foreign born: 1.00%. Median age: 36.50.
Income 2000: per capita $17,695; median household $38,877; Pop below poverty level: 10.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $23,197-$24,932.
Unemployment 2004: 5.60%. Change from 2000: 1.90%. Median travel time to work: 25.80 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 29.50%.
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Phone: (740) 393-6703
Fax: (740) 393-6705
www.knoxcountyohio.org
In central OH, northeast of Columbus; organized Mar 1, 1808 from Fairfield County. Name Origin: For Gen. Henry Knox (1750-1806), Revolutionary War officer and first U.S. secretary of war (1785-95).
Area (sq mi): 529.53 (land 527.12; water 2.41). Pop per sq mi: 110.80.
Pop 2005: 58,398. State rank: 44. Pop change: 2000-20005 7.20%; 1990-2000 14.80%. Pop 2000: 54,500 (White 97.20%; Black or African American 0.70%; Hispanic or Latino 0.70%; Asian 0.30%; Other 1.30%). Foreign born: 1.00%. Median age: 36.50.
Income 2000: per capita $17,695; median household $38,877; Pop below poverty level: 10.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $23,197-$24,932.
Unemployment 2004: 5.60%. Change from 2000: 1.90%. Median travel time to work: 25.80 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 29.50%.
Cities with population over 10,000:
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Knox County, Maine
62 Union St
Rockland, ME 04841
Phone: (207) 594-0420
Fax: (207) 594-0445
knoxcounty.midcoast.com
On Atlantic coast of ME, east of Augusta; organized Mar 9, 1860 from Lincoln and Waldo counties. Name Origin: For Gen. Henry Knox (1750-1806), officer in the Revolutionary War, and first U.S. secretary of war (1785-95).
Area (sq mi): 1142.10 (land 365.67; water 776.43). Pop per sq mi: 112.70.
Pop 2005: 41,219. State rank: 10. Pop change: 2000-20005 4.00%; 1990-2000 9.10%. Pop 2000: 39,618 (White 97.90%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.40%; Other 1.10%). Foreign born: 2.10%. Median age: 41.40.
Income 2000: per capita $19,981; median household $36,774; Pop below poverty level: 10.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $26,264-$31,114.
Unemployment 2004: 3.60%. Change from 2000: 0.70%. Median travel time to work: 18.90 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 13.90%.
Rockland, ME 04841
Phone: (207) 594-0420
Fax: (207) 594-0445
knoxcounty.midcoast.com
On Atlantic coast of ME, east of Augusta; organized Mar 9, 1860 from Lincoln and Waldo counties. Name Origin: For Gen. Henry Knox (1750-1806), officer in the Revolutionary War, and first U.S. secretary of war (1785-95).
Area (sq mi): 1142.10 (land 365.67; water 776.43). Pop per sq mi: 112.70.
Pop 2005: 41,219. State rank: 10. Pop change: 2000-20005 4.00%; 1990-2000 9.10%. Pop 2000: 39,618 (White 97.90%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.40%; Other 1.10%). Foreign born: 2.10%. Median age: 41.40.
Income 2000: per capita $19,981; median household $36,774; Pop below poverty level: 10.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $26,264-$31,114.
Unemployment 2004: 3.60%. Change from 2000: 0.70%. Median travel time to work: 18.90 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 13.90%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Knox County, Indiana
101 N 7th St
Vincennes, IN 47591
Phone: (812) 885-2521
Fax: (812) 895-4929
On the southwest border of IN; organized Jun 20, 1790 (prior to statehood) from Northwest Territory. Name Origin: For Gen. Henry Knox (1750-1806), Revolutionary War officer and first U.S. secretary of war (1785-94).
Area (sq mi): 524.06 (land 515.83; water 8.22). Pop per sq mi: 74.40.
Pop 2005: 38,366. State rank: 38. Pop change: 2000-20005 -2.30%; 1990-2000 -1.60%. Pop 2000: 39,256 (White 96.00%; Black or African American 1.90%; Hispanic or Latino 0.80%; Asian 0.50%; Other 1.20%). Foreign born: 1.10%. Median age: 36.70.
Income 2000: per capita $16,085; median household $31,362; Pop below poverty level: 16.00%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $22,828-$25,461.
Unemployment 2004: 4.50%. Change from 2000: 1.20%. Median travel time to work: 18.30 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 16.40%.
Vincennes, IN 47591
Phone: (812) 885-2521
Fax: (812) 895-4929
On the southwest border of IN; organized Jun 20, 1790 (prior to statehood) from Northwest Territory. Name Origin: For Gen. Henry Knox (1750-1806), Revolutionary War officer and first U.S. secretary of war (1785-94).
Area (sq mi): 524.06 (land 515.83; water 8.22). Pop per sq mi: 74.40.
Pop 2005: 38,366. State rank: 38. Pop change: 2000-20005 -2.30%; 1990-2000 -1.60%. Pop 2000: 39,256 (White 96.00%; Black or African American 1.90%; Hispanic or Latino 0.80%; Asian 0.50%; Other 1.20%). Foreign born: 1.10%. Median age: 36.70.
Income 2000: per capita $16,085; median household $31,362; Pop below poverty level: 16.00%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $22,828-$25,461.
Unemployment 2004: 4.50%. Change from 2000: 1.20%. Median travel time to work: 18.30 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 16.40%.
Cities with population over 10,000:
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