Knoxville, Illinois
Knoxville: City in Knox County, Illinois, United States
About
Knoxville 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 1,239 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,692 inhabitants.
The city was created 193 years ago in 1830.
Quick Facts about Knoxville
| Population : | 2,692 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Knox County |
| Postal code : | 61448 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 309 |
| Area : | 2.35 km2 |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1831 (193 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:27:50 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 1,146 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.14% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Knoxville is located at 40°54'30"N 90°17'5"W (40.9083700, -90.2848500).
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Official website of Knoxville
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Knoxville decreased by 8.14% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,911 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,901 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,879 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,869 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,858 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,825 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,801 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,780 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,743 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,726 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,692 | -1.26% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 38,297 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 36,032 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 6.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 37,287 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 35,824 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.2% |
| White only, percent : | 75.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 8.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 7.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 16.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 66.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,077 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 12.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.3% |
Knoxville zip code is 61448.
County name: Knox, County
fips: 17095
Noksvill, Ноксвилл
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $596,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,577 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $578 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,728 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 14,723 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.56 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 92.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 41.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 43,360 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 713,755 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 309,839 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,449 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 32.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $107,328 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $51,001 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 5.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,489 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,797 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,124 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 794 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,438 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 379 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,851 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,953.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 12.13 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 38.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $67,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $882 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $362 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $866 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,618 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.91 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 69.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 71.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 27.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 33,580 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 836,497 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 218,333 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,568 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $36,792 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $16,171 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 26.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,175 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 927 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,048 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,659 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 387 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 128 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,919 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,991.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.28 |
People born in Knoxville (8)
People born in Knoxville, including actor Justin Hartley, jazz drummer Matt Wilson, Major League Baseball pitcher in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization Matt Reynolds, .
List
- Charles Rudolph Walgreen, Sr. (American businessman) he was born in 09/10/1873
- Ernest de Koven Leffingwell (American geologist and explorer) he was born in 13/01/1875
- Polly Wolfe (American baseball player) he was born in 01/09/1888
- Justina Ford (American physician) she was born in 22/01/1871
- Harry Clay Hale (U.S. Army officer (1861-1946)) he was born in 10/07/1861
Schools in Knoxville
College & universities near Knoxville, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146427 | Knox College | Galesburg (IL) | 61401-9999 |
| 143613 | Carl Sandburg College | Galesburg (IL) | 61401 |
| 147341 | Monmouth College | Monmouth (IL) | 61462-1998 |
| 457554 | Innovations Design Academy | Canton (IL) | 61520 |
| 145354 | Graham Hospital School of Nursing | Canton (IL) | 61520-2497 |
Stations (13)
Amtrak & bus stations near Knoxville, 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 |
| MAC | Macomb | 120 East Calhoun Street | RAIL |
| MLI | Moline, Illinois | 1200 River Drive | BUS |
Post offices near Knoxville
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Knoxvill Post Office | Knoxville (IL) | 61448 |
| East Galesburg Post Office | East Galesburg (IL) | 61430 |
| Galesburg Post Office | Galesburg (IL) | 61401 |
| Gilson Post Office | Gilson (IL) | 61436 |
| Wataga Post Office | Wataga (IL) | 61488 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Knoxville , Tennessee The most populous city in Tennessee. It is located in the eastern part of the state. Knoxville is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Knoxville Zoo and the Museum of Art & Design. with a population of 190,223 people.
- Knoxville , Iowa city in and seat of Marion County, Iowa, United States with a population of 7,082 people.
- Knoxville , Arkansas city in Arkansas, USA with a population of 754 people.
- Knoxville , Pennsylvania borough in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, in the United States with a population of 594 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 |
| Knox | 2,692 | County seat of Knox County, Tennessee, United States; third-largest city in Tennessee |
| 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
Knoxville distances to largest Illinois cities
