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Knoxville, IL
City in Knox County, Illinois.
Population
3,211
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,367
ZIP codes
0
Knoxville and its ZIP codes
Knoxville at a glance
- Knoxville is about 6 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $82,863, close to the Illinois median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $145,300 (45% below Illinois) and median rent is $623 a month.
Local data for Knoxville, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Knoxville, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,863
Poverty rate
7.2%
Median home value
$145,300
Median rent
$623/mo
Homeownership
84.1%
Bachelor's or higher
24.8%
Median age
42.6
Average commute
20.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (505), Irish Americans (383), Swedish Americans (258).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Knox County. PPP loans are for Knoxville.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,451
17,188 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,995
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$351M
FY 2026, $7,027 per person
How people get to work
Knoxville, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.2%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Knoxville, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
476
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 14°F
40.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Knoxville, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Knoxville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East GalesburgVillage | 3.4 mi | 1.4 |
| GilsonCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.3 |
| GalesburgCity | 6 mi | 17.8 |
| WatagaVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.8 |
| Oak RunCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 4.3 |
| AbingdonCity | 9.1 mi | 1.4 |
| HendersonVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.3 |
| MaquonVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.2 |
| CameronCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| OneidaCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| London MillsVillage | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| VictoriaVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| WilliamsfieldVillage | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| St. AugustineVillage | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| RioVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| AltonaVillage | 16 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Knoxville, IL in?
- Knoxville is in Knox County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Knoxville, IL?
- About 3,211 people live in Knoxville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Knoxville?
- Nearby places include East Galesburg (3.4 mi), Gilson (5.2 mi), Galesburg (6 mi), Wataga (8.6 mi), Oak Run (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023