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Knox County, TX
4 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Knox County, Texas.
Population
3,307
Land area
851sq mi
People per sq mi
4
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Knox County
Knox County at a glance
- Knox County is 97% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,667, 28% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $77,300 (73% below Texas) and median rent is $521 a month.
- Its largest cities are Munday (1,407), Knox City (974) and Benjamin (266).
Local data for Knox County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Knox County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,667
Poverty rate
15.7%
Median home value
$77,300
Median rent
$521/mo
Homeownership
77.4%
Bachelor's or higher
13.5%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
16.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,018), German Americans (392), Irish Americans (263).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,098
1,089 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,053
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$23M
FY 2026, $6,864 per person
PPP loans
$9.9M
216 loans, 1,007 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$16K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Knox County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.9%
- Carpooled10.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle1.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.4%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 16.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Knox County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
514
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 31°F
25.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Knox County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.1%
U.S. 11.1% +8.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Knox County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Knox County, TX?
- Munday is the largest city or town in Knox County, with about 1,407 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Knox County?
- Knox County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 76363, 76371, 79505, 79529.
- What is the population of Knox County, TX?
- About 3,307 people live in Knox County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Knox County?
- Knox County borders Haskell County, Baylor County, Throckmorton County, Stonewall County, Foard County, King County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023