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Knoxville, Illinois, in Knox county, is 39 miles W of Peoria, Illinois (center to center) and 151 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The city is home to some 3,183 residents.
In Knoxville, about 57% of adults are married.
There are more females than males in Knoxville than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in the city.
In 2000, Knoxville had a median family income of $49,688. The large segment of the population in Knoxville with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in the city are poor than in most places in Illinois.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($200) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Knoxville. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 81% of the housing in Knoxville was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the city.
In Knoxville, 93% of commuters drive to work. People in Knoxville expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation. The relatively short commuting times in the city let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).
Knoxville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 6% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Knoxville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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