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Knox, PA
Borough in Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,082
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,925
ZIP codes
0
Knox and its ZIP codes
Knox at a glance
- Knox is about 6.6 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $69,000 a year, 12% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,100 (55% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $846 a month.
Local data for Knox, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Knox, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,000
Poverty rate
12.9%
Median home value
$114,100
Median rent
$846/mo
Homeownership
61.2%
Bachelor's or higher
29.7%
Median age
34.3
Average commute
21.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (340), Irish Americans (103), Italian Americans (76).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clarion County. PPP loans are for Knox.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,287
12,338 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,839
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$258M
FY 2026, $6,920 per person
How people get to work
Knox, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.4%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Knox, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
551
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
37
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 16°F
46.9 inches of rain a year
Cities near Knox
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ShippenvilleBorough | 4 mi | 0.4 |
| MarianneCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.4 |
| CallensburgBorough | 7.5 mi | 0.1 |
| St. PetersburgBorough | 7.9 mi | 0.3 |
| ClarionBorough | 8.3 mi | 1.6 |
| SligoBorough | 9 mi | 1.4 |
| EmlentonBorough | 9.6 mi | 0.6 |
| FoxburgBorough | 9.6 mi | 0.4 |
| StrattanvilleBorough | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| ParkerCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| RimersburgBorough | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| SenecaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| Cherry ValleyBorough | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| Woodland HeightsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| LeeperCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Eau ClaireBorough | 15 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Knox, PA in?
- Knox is in Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Knox, PA?
- About 1,082 people live in Knox, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Knox?
- Nearby places include Shippenville (4 mi), Marianne (5.6 mi), Callensburg (7.5 mi), St. Petersburg (7.9 mi), Clarion (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023