Knox County, Ohio#Micropolitan Statistical Area

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Knox County was formed from Fairfield County{{cite book | last = Miller | first = Charles Christian | title = History of Fairfield County, Ohio, and representative citizens | publisher = Richmond-Arnold Publishing Company | year = 1912 | location = Chicago | pages = 82 | url = http://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/009560821}} in 1808.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of {{convert|530|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|525|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|4.1|sqmi}} (0.8%) is water.{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_39.txt |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=February 8, 2015 |date=August 22, 2012 |title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140504223453/http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_39.txt |archive-date=May 4, 2014 }} Approximately 58% of the county is farmland and 28% is forested.Reed, Alan. March 17, 2012. [http://mountvernonnews.com/local/12/03/17/county-crop-livestock-receipts-at-110m "County crop, livestock receipts at $110M."] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120515011424/http://www.mountvernonnews.com/local/12/03/17/county-crop-livestock-receipts-at-110m |date=May 15, 2012 }} Mount Vernon News. Accessed: March 17, 2012. Most of the county lies in the Glaciated Allegheny Plateau with rolling hills and valleys. Although the relief is not sharp, some elevations in the county reach over 1400 feet above sea level.

• Richland County (north)
• Ashland County (far northeast)
• Holmes County (northeast)
• Coshocton County (east)
• Licking County (south)
• Delaware County (southwest)
• Morrow County (northwest)

{{US Census population

|1810= 2149

|1820= 8326

|1830= 17085

|1840= 29579

|1850= 28872

|1860= 27735

|1870= 26333

|1880= 27431

|1890= 27600

|1900= 27768

|1910= 30181

|1920= 29580

|1930= 29338

|1940= 31024

|1950= 35287

|1960= 38808

|1970= 41795

|1980= 46304

|1990= 47473

|2000= 54500

|2010= 60921

|2020= 62721

|estyear=2024

|estimate=63848

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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=February 8, 2015}}
1790–1960{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|access-date=February 8, 2015}} 1900–1990{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/oh190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|editor-last=Forstall|editor-first=Richard L.|date=March 27, 1995|access-date=February 8, 2015}}
1990–2000{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100327165705/http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-date=March 27, 2010 |url-status=live|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|date=April 2, 2001|access-date=February 8, 2015}} 2020 [https://www.census.gov/library/visualizations/interactive/2020-population-and-housing-state-data.html 2020 census] 2024

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As of the census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}} of 2010,{{cite web|title=2010 Census |url=https://www.census.gov |work=United States Census Bureau |access-date=November 22, 2013 }} there were 60,921 people, 22,607 households, and 15,693 families living in the county. There were 24,997 housing units. The racial makeup of the county was 96.7% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. 1.2% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 22,607 households, out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 20, 7.9% from 20 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.3 years. For every 100 females there were 99.4 males.{{Cite web |title=U.S. Census Bureau |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/knoxcountyohio}}

The median income for a household in the county was $48,734, and the median income for a family was $50,034. The per capita income for the county was $22,628. About 9.4% of families and 13.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

In Knox county, the 2000 census reported that the number of same-sex couples was 91 and the percent of same-sex couples out of all households was 0.46%.{{Cite journal |last=Romero |first=Adam P. |last2=Rosky |first2=Clifford J. |last3=Badgett |first3=M. V. Lee |last4=Gates |first4=Gary J. |date=2008 |title=Census Snapshot: Ohio |url=https://escholarship.org/uc/item/29n217xk |language=en}}

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 60,921 people, 22,607 households, and 15,693 families living in the county.{{cite web

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|publisher=United States Census Bureau

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}} The population density was {{convert|115.9|PD/sqmi}}. There were 25,118 housing units at an average density of {{convert|47.8|/sqmi}}.{{cite web

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|access-date=December 27, 2015

|title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County

|publisher=United States Census Bureau

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}} The racial makeup of the county was 96.7% white, 0.8% black or African American, 0.6% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.2% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 30.5% were German, 14.4% were Irish, 13.9% were English, and 9.2% were American.{{cite web

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|title=DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

|access-date=December 27, 2015

|publisher=United States Census Bureau

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Of the 22,607 households, 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.6% were non-families, and 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.04. The median age was 38.3 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $45,655 and the median income for a family was $55,881. Males had a median income of $41,762 versus $30,836 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,204. About 9.1% of families and 13.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.8% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.{{cite web

|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US39083

|title=DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

|access-date=December 27, 2015

|publisher=United States Census Bureau

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Knox County is a Republican stronghold county in presidential elections. The last time it supported Democrats was for Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964.

{{PresHead|place=Knox County, Ohio|source={{Cite web|url=http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS|title=Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections|last=Leip|first=David|website=uselectionatlas.org|access-date=May 2, 2018}}}}

{{PresRow|2024|Republican|23,112|8,698|467|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|2020|Republican|22,340|8,589|530|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|2016|Republican|19,131|8,171|1,625|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|2012|Republican|17,266|10,470|727|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|2008|Republican|16,640|11,014|631|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|2004|Republican|17,068|9,820|157|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|2000|Republican|13,393|7,133|734|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1996|Republican|10,159|7,562|2,347|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1992|Republican|9,044|7,259|5,442|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1988|Republican|12,180|6,882|138|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1984|Republican|14,062|5,730|109|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1980|Republican|10,384|6,586|1,225|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1976|Republican|9,290|7,361|430|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1972|Republican|10,705|5,370|664|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1968|Republican|9,072|5,725|1,695|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1964|Democratic|7,258|11,222|0|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1960|Republican|12,711|6,565|0|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1956|Republican|12,347|4,958|0|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1952|Republican|12,705|5,694|0|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1948|Republican|8,607|6,120|28|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1944|Republican|9,963|5,573|0|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1940|Republican|10,303|7,081|0|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1936|Democratic|7,956|8,315|370|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1932|Republican|8,272|7,008|206|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1928|Republican|10,028|3,601|95|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1924|Republican|7,519|4,721|853|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1920|Republican|8,178|6,361|71|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1916|Democratic|3,646|4,578|159|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1912|Democratic|2,530|3,632|1,732|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1908|Republican|4,318|4,233|245|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1904|Republican|4,235|3,036|269|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1900|Republican|4,011|3,797|125|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1896|Democratic|3,762|4,062|60|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1892|Democratic|3,347|3,489|444|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1888|Republican|3,588|3,528|255|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1884|Republican|3,573|3,530|185|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1880|Democratic|3,432|3,475|123|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1876|Democratic|3,151|3,301|92|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1872|Republican|2,773|2,730|106|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1868|Republican|2,908|2,766|0|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1864|Republican|2,899|2,545|0|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1860|Republican|2,860|2,060|636|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1856|Republican|2,735|2,437|124|Ohio}}

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{{U.S. SenHead|place=Knox County, Ohio|Seat=1|source={{cite news |title=2024 Senate Election (Official Returns) |website=Commonwealth of Texas by county |date=November 5, 2024 |access-date=December 5, 2024 |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-elections/ohio-senate-results}}}}

{{U.S. SenRow|2024|Republican|21,363|9,537|1,061|Ohio}}

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{{See also|Ohio county government}}

People, who represent the county in various elected positions, at different levels of the government include:

• Theresa Bemiller, Republican
• Bill Pursel, Republican
• Thom Collier, Republican

• Andrew Brenner, Republican, Ohio's 19th Senatorial District

• Rick Carfagna, Republican, Ohio's 68th Representative District

• Troy Balderson, Republican, Ohio's 12th congressional district

• Bernie Moreno, Republican, Ohio
• Jon Husted, Republican, Ohio

A large portion of Knox County's economy is based on agriculture, with gross cash receipts for crops and livestock at $110 million for 2011. Corn is the primary crop, followed by soybeans and livestock. Mount Vernon, the county seat, is home to major employers in the county, Siemens Energy Inc. (formerly Rolls-Royce Energy Systems, Inc. and Cooper Industries before that) and Ariel Corporation, both of which are manufacturers of components used in the natural gas industry. Major employers in the county also include Kenyon College located in Gambier, Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Mount Vernon, and the Kokosing Construction Company near Fredericktown.

In 2023 and 2024, the county was in the thrall of a misinformation campaign against Frazier Solar, a proposed solar farm in the county.{{Cite web |last=Maney |first=Miranda Green,Jennifer Smith Richards,Priyanjana Bengani,Sarahbeth |date=2024-10-08 |title=Fossil Fuel Interests Are Working to Kill Solar in One Ohio County. The Hometown Newspaper Is Helping. |url=https://www.propublica.org/article/ohio-mount-vernon-frasier-solar-fossil-fuel-metric-media |website=ProPublica |language=en}} Fossil fuel interests financed the local newspaper (Mount Vernon News), sent text messages to residents, funded an ostensibly grassroots opposition group and funded speakers who talked about the dangers of solar energy.

• Kenyon College
• Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Image:Map of Knox County Ohio With Municipal and Township Labels.PNG

• Mount Vernon (county seat)

• Brinkhaven
• Centerburg
• Danville
• Fredericktown
• Gambier
• Martinsburg
• Utica

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• Berlin
• Brown
• Butler
• Clay
• Clinton
• College
• Harrison
• Hilliar
• Howard
• Jackson
• Jefferson
• Liberty
• Middlebury
• Milford
• Miller
• Monroe
• Morgan
• Morris
• Pike
• Pleasant
• Union
• Wayne

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• Apple Valley
• Bladensburg
• Howard
• South Mount Vernon

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• Amity
• Ankenytown
• Artanna
• Bangs
• Batemantown
• Brandon
• Five Corners
• Green Valley
• Greer
• Hunt
• Jelloway
• Knox
• Lock
• Lucerne
• Millwood
• Monroe Mills
• Morgan Center
• Mt. Liberty
• North Liberty
• Palmyra
• Pipesville
• Rich Hill
• Rossville
• Waterford
• Zuck

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Notable people, who lived or worked in Knox County, include the following:

• Thomas Peter Akers, United States Congressman{{cite book | title = Who Was Who in America, Historical Volume, 1607–1896 | publisher = Marquis Who's Who | year = 1967}}
• Sean M. Decatur, chemist and former president of Kenyon College{{Cite web|date=April 6, 2022|title=In Response to Kenyon's President: What Trans Folks Need on TDOV and All Year Round

|url=https://thebuckeyeflame.com/2022/04/06/in-response-to-kenyons-president/|access-date=January 26, 2023|website=The Buckeye Flame|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=March 8, 2022|title=Kenyon College Students Deliver a List of Demands to College President to Address Transphobia and Transmisogyny|url=https://thebuckeyeflame.com/2022/03/08/kenyon-college-student-deliver-demands/|access-date=January 26, 2023|website=The Buckeye Flame|language=en}}

• Dan Emmett, songwriter of "Dixie"
• George Hunt, Illinois Attorney General
• Paul Lynde, actor (Bewitched, Hollywood Squares)
• Paul Newman, actor
• Luke Perry, actor

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Knox County, Ohio

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• [http://www.co.knox.oh.us/ Knox County Government]
• [http://www.knoxcountysheriff.com/ Knox County Sheriff's Office]

{{Geographic Location

|Centre = Knox County, Ohio

|North = Richland County

|Northeast = Ashland County and Holmes County

|East = Coshocton County

|Southeast =

|South = Licking County

|Southwest = Delaware County

|West =

|Northwest = Morrow County

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