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Knox, Indiana

Knox, Indiana, in Starke county, is 32 miles SW of South Bend, Indiana (center to center) and 65 miles SE of Chicago, Illinois. The city has a population of 3,721.

The People and Families of Knox

In Knox, about 50% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Knox had a median family income of $35,615.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Knox residents, with $250. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Knox Housing

In Knox, 67% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Knox, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Knox, IN

Comparing Knox to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens79
Female Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Racial Diversity56
Age of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Men53
Male Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better42
People Above Poverty42
Median Family Income31
College Educated Adults34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Rents68
Affordability of Property Taxes64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Housing Recently Built46

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