Knox, Illinois
Knox: County seat of Knox County, Tennessee, United States; third-largest city in Tennessee
About
Knox is a city located in the county of Knox in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,911 and a population density of 11 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,692 inhabitants.
The city was created 238 years ago in 1785.
Quick Facts about Knox
| Population : | 2,692 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Knox County |
| Postal code : | 37902 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 865 |
| Area : | 269.79 km2 |
| Official name : | Knoxville |
| Altitude : | 886 feet / 270 meters |
| Capital city : | Knox is capital of Knox County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1786 (238 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 22:54:29 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 10 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.14% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Knox is located at 40°56'3"N 90°15'17"W (40.9342000, -90.2548500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Knox
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Knox decreased by 8.14% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,911 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,907 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,883 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,875 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,862 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,831 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,805 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,787 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,750 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,729 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,692 | -1.37% | estimation process |
People born in Knox (200)
People born in Knox, including nurse Frances Reed Elliot, actor Brad Renfro, US country artist Rodney Atkins, .
List
- Christina Hendricks (American actress) she was born in 03/05/1975
- Polly Bergen (American actress, singer, entrepreneur (1930-2014)) she was born in 14/07/1930
- Joseph Wood Krutch (American writer, critic, and naturalist) he was born in 25/11/1893
- Candy Reynolds (American tennis player) she was born in 24/03/1955
- Johnny Knoxville (American actor, stunt performer, and filmmaker) he was born in 11/03/1971
- David Farragut (United States Navy admiral) he was born in 05/07/1801
- Thomas C. Hindman (American politician and Confederate States Army general in the Civil War) he was born in 28/01/1828
- James Agee (American author, journalist, poet, screenwriter and film critic) he was born in 27/11/1909
- Victor Ashe (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1945
- Jake Thomas (actor, singer) he was born in 30/01/1990
- Mary Costa (singer) she was born in 05/04/1930
- Kenny Chesney (American country music singer/songwriter) he was born in 26/03/1968
- Dennis Hwang (graphic artist) he was born in 01/01/1978
- Andrew Humphreys (American politician (1821-1904)) he was born in 30/03/1821
- David Keith (actor, director) he was born in 08/05/1954
- Karl Edward Wagner (American writer) he was born in 12/12/1945
- Jason Witten (American football player, tight end) he was born in 06/05/1982
- Walt Simonson (American cartoonist and comics creator) he was born in 02/09/1946
Schools in Knox
College & universities near Knox, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146427 | Knox College | Galesburg (IL) | 61401-9999 |
Stations (14)
Amtrak & bus stations near Knox, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GBB | Galesburg station | 225 South Seminary Street | RAIL |
| KEE | Kewanee | Loomis and North Tremont Sts. | RAIL |
| PIA | Peoria, Illinois | 6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway | BUS |
| MLI | Moline, Illinois | 1200 River Drive | BUS |
| MAC | Macomb | 120 East Calhoun Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Knox
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Knoxvill Post Office | Knoxville (IL) | 61448 |
Other places with the same name (7)
- Knox , Indiana city in Center Township, Starke County, Indiana, United States with a population of 3,597 people.
- Knox , Indiana city in Center Township, Starke County, Indiana, United States with a population of 3,552 people.
- Knox , New York town in Albany County, New York, United States with a population of 2,655 people.
- Knox , Pennsylvania borough of Pennsylvania with a population of 1,067 people.
- Knox , Ohio township in Vinton County, Ohio with a population of 535 people.
- Knox , North Dakota city in Benson County, North Dakota, United States with a population of 27 people.
Other cities in Knox County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Knox County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Galesburg | 29,803 | County seat of Knox County, Illinois, United States |
| Truro | 18,532 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Abingdon | 3,008 | City in Knox County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Knoxville | 2,692 | City in Knox County, Illinois, United States |
| Ontario | 871 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Wataga | 773 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| East Galesburg | 761 | Human settlement in Knox Township, Illinois, United States of America |
| Oneida | 653 | City in Illinois, USA |
| Yates City | 641 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Williamsfield | 538 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Altona | 490 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Victoria | 282 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Rio | 280 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Maquon | 259 | Township in Knox County, Illinois |
| Saint Augustine | 111 | Human settlement in Knox County, Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Knox distances to largest Illinois cities
