Knox County, ME

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2021 Population

40,519

1.78% 1-year growth

US Senator

Susan Collins

Republican Party

US Senator

Angus King

Independent Party

2021 Median Age

48.7

0.206% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

9.3%

0.872% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$63,399

9.7% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$224,400

6.91% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Knox County, ME had a population of 40.5k people with a median age of 48.7 and a median household income of $63,399. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Knox County, ME grew from 39,809 to 40,519, a 1.78% increase and its median household income grew from $57,794 to $63,399, a 9.7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Knox County, ME are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.55%), Other (Hispanic) (0.703%), White (Hispanic) (0.582%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.402%).

None of the households in Knox County, ME reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.6% of the residents in Knox County, ME are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Knox County, ME are Maine Media College (15 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Knox County, ME was $224,400, and the homeownership rate was 79.2%.

Most people in Knox County, ME drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Knox County, ME was 2 cars per household.

Knox County, ME borders Hancock County, ME, Lincoln County, ME, and Waldo County, ME.

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Population & Diversity

Knox County, ME is home to a population of 40.5k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.94% of Knox County, ME residents were born outside of the country (1.19k people).

In 2021, there were 37.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (38.4k people) in Knox County, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.03k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 285 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.6%

2021 Citizenship

98.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.6% of Knox County, ME residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Knox County, ME was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Knox County, ME compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Knox County, ME

White (Non-Hispanic)
38.4k ± 85
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.03k ± 156
Other (Hispanic)
285 ± 139

1.6%

Hispanic Population

650 people

1.6% of the people in Knox County, ME are hispanic (650 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Knox County, ME as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

2.94%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.19k people

2.59%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.03k people

As of 2021, 2.94% of Knox County, ME residents (1.19k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Knox County, ME was 2.59%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Knox County, ME compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,049 ± 165
Gulf War (2001-)
296 ± 104
Gulf War (1990s)
282 ± 100

Knox County, ME has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.54 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Knox County, ME employs 19.7k people. The largest industries in Knox County, ME are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,741 people), Retail Trade (2,326 people), and Construction (1,768 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($97,973), Wholesale Trade ($64,840), and Public Administration ($51,320).

Employment

Occupations

19.7k

2021 Value

± 975

−0.0761%

1 Year decline

± 7.01%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Knox County, ME declined at a rate of −0.0761%, from 19.7k employees to 19.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Knox County, ME, are Management Occupations (1,974 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,941 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,660 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Knox County, ME.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Maine (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

19.7k

2021 Value

± 975

−0.0761%

1 Year decline

± 7.01%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Knox County, ME declined at a rate of −0.0761%, from 19.7k employees to 19.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Knox County, ME, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,741 people), Retail Trade (2,326 people), and Construction (1,768 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Knox County, ME, though some of these residents may live in Knox County, ME and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,791

Median earning men ± $3,090

$30,262

Median earning women ± $1,646

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($64,856), Public Administration ($60,083), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($57,774).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($54,861), Public Administration ($48,653), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,265).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Maine. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Maine.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

593
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
393
Manufacturing
342
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Maine to other states, or from other states to Maine.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Mixed freight
$5.2B
Meat/seafood
$3.92B
Gasoline
$3.45B

In 2020, the top outbound Maine product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $5.2B, followed by Meat/seafood ($3.92B) and Gasoline ($3.45B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Maine products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$50.5B

2020 Value in Maine

$93.4B

Projected 2050 Value in Maine

84.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Maine trade was $50.5B. This is expected to increase 84.7% to $93.4B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Maine trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Maine to other states, or from other states to Maine.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Maine domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Massachusetts with $6.04B, followed by New Hampshire with $3.06B and Pennsylvania and $2.13B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Maine shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Knox County, ME went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Other (2.25%).

Susan Collins and Angus King are the senators currently representing the state of Maine. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Maine is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (58%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
Republican Party
Other (2.25%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Knox County, ME went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Other (2.25%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Knox County, ME for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Maine

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Susan Collins

Senator from Maine

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Angus King

Senator from Maine

Assumed office on January 3, 2013
The independent senators, Angus King of Maine and Bernie Sanders of Vermont, Senate Democratic Caucus|caucus with the Democrats.

Susan Collins and Angus King are the senators currently representing Maine.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Maine over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Maine

Maine is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Maine have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Knox County, ME awarded 15 degrees. The student population of Knox County, ME in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 6 male students and 22 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Knox County, ME are White (12 and 80%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (2 and 13.3%), Black or African American (1 and 6.67%), and Asian (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Knox County, ME by number of degrees awarded are Maine Media College (15 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Knox County, ME are General Fine Studio Arts (15 and 100%) and Film, Cinema, & Video Studies (0 and 0%).

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.483% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.455% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (350k), Some college (230k), and Bachelors Degree (219k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Knox County, ME was $224,400 in 2021, which is 0.916 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $209,900 to $224,400, a 6.91% increase. The homeownership rate in Knox County, ME is 79.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Knox County, ME have an average commute time of 19.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Knox County, ME is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Knox County, ME is $63,399. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Knox County, ME was Census Tract 9702 with a value of $84,123, followed by Census Tract 9705 and Census Tract 9711, with respective values of $83,542 and $76,172.

Property

$224,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,576

$13,887

Median Property Taxes

±$728

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Knox County, ME the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Knox County, ME compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

79.2%

Homeownership

2021

63.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 79.2% of the housing units in Knox County, ME were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 78.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Knox County, ME compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9702
Census Tract 9705
Census Tract 9711

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Knox County, ME was Census Tract 9702 with a value of $84,123, followed by Census Tract 9705 and Census Tract 9711, with respective values of $83,542 and $76,172.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Knox County, ME colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$63,399

Median Household Income

± $3,267

17.5k

Number of Households

± 880

In 2021, the median household income of the 17.5k households in Knox County, ME grew to $63,399 from the previous year's value of $57,794.

The following chart displays the households in Knox County, ME distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Knox County, ME is from Maine.

0.436

2021 Wage GINI in Maine

0.434

2020 Wage GINI in Maine

In 2021, the income inequality in Maine was 0.436 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.498% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Maine was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maine in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Maine across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (73.1%)
Worked At Home (10.9%)
Carpooled (9.14%)

In 2021, 73.1% of workers in Knox County, ME drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.9%) and those who carpooled to work (9.14%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Knox County, ME have a shorter commute time (19.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.93% of the workforce in Knox County, ME have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Knox County, ME compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Knox County, ME distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Knox County, ME have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Knox County, ME (3.61k out of 38.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Knox County, ME is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.4% of the population of Knox County, ME has health coverage, with 37.6% on employee plans, 14.6% on Medicaid, 18.7% on Medicare, 19.6% on non-group plans, and 1.9% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Knox County, ME see 947 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.73% decrease from the previous year (994 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1332 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 182 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

947 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Knox County, ME

Primary care physicians in Knox County, ME see an average of 947 patients per year. This represents a 4.73% decrease from the previous year (994 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Knox County, ME in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.4% under 18 years, 14.8% between 18 and 34 years, 40.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 25.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.61%

Uninsured

37.6%

Employer Coverage

14.6%

Medicaid

18.7%

Medicare

19.6%

Non-Group

1.9%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Knox County, ME declined by 1.4% from 7.72% to 7.61%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Knox County, ME changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 56.8 in Knox County, ME.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Knox County, ME.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 28% in Knox County, ME.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Knox County, ME.

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