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Knox County, NE
12 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Knox County, Nebraska.
Population
8,363
Land area
1,108sq mi
People per sq mi
8
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Knox County
Knox County at a glance
- Knox County is 71% less dense than Nebraska as a whole.
- The median household income is $64,636, 15% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $127,700 (46% below Nebraska) and median rent is $647 a month.
- Its largest cities are Creighton (1,222), Bloomfield (959) and Crofton (902).
Local data for Knox County, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Knox County, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,636
Poverty rate
13.7%
Median home value
$127,700
Prices +3.3% in a year
Median rent
$647/mo
Homeownership
78.4%
Bachelor's or higher
19.0%
Median age
44.3
Average commute
19.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,667), Irish Americans (843), Swedish Americans (425).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,269
2,900 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,815
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$89.3M
FY 2026, $10,647 per person
PPP loans
$32.8M
1,716 loans, 3,343 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$70.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Knox County, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.5%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home9.9%
Average one-way commute: 19.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Knox County, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
658
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
65
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 13°F
24.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Knox County, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Knox County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Knox County, NE?
- Creighton is the largest city or town in Knox County, with about 1,222 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Knox County?
- Knox County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 68718, 68724, 68729, 68730, 68760.
- What is the population of Knox County, NE?
- About 8,363 people live in Knox County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Knox County?
- Knox County borders Yankton County, SD, Holt County, Charles Mix County, SD, Cedar County, Pierce County, Bon Homme County, SD, Antelope County, Boyd County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023