Knox County, Missouri

Knox County
County
Knox County Courthouse in Edina
Knox County Courthouse in Edina
Map of Missouri highlighting Knox County
Location within the U.S. state of Missouri
Map of the United States highlighting Missouri
Missouri's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°07′N 92°09′W / 40.12°N 92.15°W / 40.12; -92.15
Country United States
State Missouri
FoundedFebruary 14, 1845
Named forHenry Knox
SeatEdina
Largest cityEdina
Area
 • Total
507 sq mi (1,310 km2)
 • Land504 sq mi (1,310 km2)
 • Water2.8 sq mi (7 km2)  0.6%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
3,744
 • Density7.4/sq mi (2.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district6th
Websitewww.knoxcountymo.org

Knox County is a county located in the northeast portion of the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census,[1] its population was 3,744,[2] making it the third-least populous county in Missouri. Its county seat is Edina.[3] The county was organized February 14, 1845, and named for U.S. Secretary of War General Henry Knox.[4]

Civil War

A battle was fought during the American Civil War at Newark, involving Joseph C. Porter on August 1, 1862.[5]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 507 square miles (1,310 km2), of which 504 square miles (1,310 km2) is land and 2.8 square miles (7.3 km2) (0.6%) is water.[6]

Adjacent counties

Major highways

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18502,894—
18608,727201.6%
187010,97425.7%
188013,04718.9%
189013,5013.5%
190013,479−0.2%
191012,403−8.0%
192010,783−13.1%
19309,658−10.4%
19408,878−8.1%
19507,617−14.2%
19606,558−13.9%
19705,692−13.2%
19805,508−3.2%
19904,482−18.6%
20004,361−2.7%
20104,131−5.3%
20203,744−9.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2015[2]

As of the census[11] of 2010, there were 4,131 people in the county, organized into 1,791 households and 1,217 families. The population density was 9 people per square mile (3.5 people/km2). There were 2,317 housing units at an average density of 5 units per square mile (1.9/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 98.51% White, 0.09% Black or African American, 0.09% Asian, 0.02% Native American, 0.16% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. Approximately 0.60% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,791 households, out of which 27.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.50% were married couples living together, 6.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.00% were non-families. 29.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.93.

24.90% of the county's population was under the age of 18, 6.20% from 18 to 24, 23.70% from 25 to 44, 23.90% from 45 to 64, and 21.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $27,124, and the median income for a family was $31,741. Males had a median income of $22,636 versus $18,902 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,075. 18.00% of the population and 12.90% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 24.10% of those under the age of 18 and 16.50% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

The TFR for Knox County in 2004 was relatively high at 2.64, despite the population being 98% white.[12]

2020 Census

Knox County Racial Composition[13]
Race Num. Perc.
White (NH) 3,573 95.43%
Black or African American (NH) 20 0.53%
Native American (NH) 5 0.13%
Asian (NH) 18 0.48%
Pacific Islander (NH) 0 0%
Other/Mixed (NH) 105 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23 0.61%

Education

Public schools

Public libraries

  • Northeast Missouri Library Service[14]

Politics

Local

The Democratic Party mostly controls politics at the local level in Knox County. Democrats hold all but five of the elected positions in the county.

Knox County, Missouri
Elected countywide officials
Assessor Anita James Republican
Circuit Clerk James Gibbons Democratic
County Clerk Marlene Spory Republican
Collector Brent Karhoff Republican
Commissioner
(Presiding)		 Evan Glasgow Republican
Commissioner
(District 1)		 Terry (“Red”) Callahan Democratic
Commissioner
(District 2)		 Roger Parton Democratic
Coroner Jeffrey Doss Democratic
Prosecuting Attorney David M. Brown Republican
Public Administrator Theresa Allen-Hamlin Republican
Recorder Sandy Woods Democratic
Sheriff Allen Gudehus Democratic
Surveyor Dilbert Sullivan Democratic
Treasurer Donnie Davis Democratic

State

Past Gubernatorial Elections Results
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2020 82.66% 1,516 16.03% 294 1.31% 24
2016 61.61% 1,125 36.80% 672 1.59% 29
2012 47.35% 912 50.16% 966 2.49% 49
2008 58.88% 1,180 39.57% 793 1.55% 31
2004 67.41% 1,328 31.62% 623 0.96% 19
2000 55.48% 1,124 43.34% 878 1.19% 24
1996 30.52% 623 67.71% 1,382 1.76% 36

All of Knox County is included in Missouri's 4th District in the Missouri House of Representatives and is represented by Craig Redmon (R-Canton).

Missouri House of Representatives — District 4 — Knox County (2016)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Craig Redmon 1,612 100.00%
Missouri House of Representatives — District 4 — Knox County (2014)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Craig Redmon 1,144 100.00%
Missouri House of Representatives — District 4 — Knox County (2012)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Craig Redmon 1,587 100.00%

All of Knox County is a part of Missouri's 18th District in the Missouri Senate and is currently represented by Brian Munzlinger (R-Williamstown).

Missouri Senate — District 18 — Knox County (2014)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Brian Munzlinger 1,174 100.00%

Federal

U.S. Senate — Missouri — Knox County (2016)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Roy Blunt 1,208 66.19% +19.59
Democratic Jason Kander 558 30.58% −19.11
Libertarian Jonathan Dine 29 1.59% −2.12
Green Johnathan McFarland 16 0.88% +0.88
Constitution Fred Ryman 14 0.77% +0.77
U.S. Senate — Missouri — Knox County (2012)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Todd Akin 905 46.60%
Democratic Claire McCaskill 965 49.69%
Libertarian Jonathan Dine 72 3.71%

All of Knox County is included in Missouri's 6th Congressional District and is currently represented by Sam Graves (R-Tarkio) in the U.S. House of Representatives.

U.S. House of Representatives — Missouri's 6th Congressional District — Knox County (2016)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Sam Graves 1,425 80.19% +4.74
Democratic David M. Blackwell 317 17.84% −4.07
Libertarian Russ Lee Monchil 24 1.35% −1.29
Green Mike Diel 11 0.62%
U.S. House of Representatives — Missouri’s 6th Congressional District — Knox County (2014)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Sam Graves 971 75.45% +7.72
Democratic Bill Hedge 282 21.91% −8.55
Libertarian Russ Lee Monchil 34 2.64% +0.83
U.S. House of Representatives — Missouri's 6th Congressional District — Knox County (2012)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Sam Graves 1,232 67.73%
Democratic Kyle Yarber 554 30.46%
Libertarian Russ Lee Monchil 33 1.81%
United States presidential election results for Knox County, Missouri[15]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2024 1,479 81.71% 311 17.18% 20 1.10%
2020 1,486 80.06% 340 18.32% 30 1.62%
2016 1,416 75.72% 379 20.27% 75 4.01%
2012 1,205 61.57% 698 35.67% 54 2.76%
2008 1,212 59.73% 759 37.41% 58 2.86%
2004 1,207 61.02% 761 38.47% 10 0.51%
2000 1,226 59.66% 787 38.30% 42 2.04%
1996 862 42.65% 891 44.09% 268 13.26%
1992 724 32.01% 1,010 44.65% 528 23.34%
1988 1,212 49.03% 1,255 50.77% 5 0.20%
1984 1,513 57.97% 1,097 42.03% 0 0.00%
1980 1,475 54.43% 1,187 43.80% 48 1.77%
1976 1,216 47.57% 1,319 51.60% 21 0.82%
1972 1,896 64.78% 1,031 35.22% 0 0.00%
1968 1,562 49.29% 1,257 39.67% 350 11.04%
1964 1,305 38.50% 2,085 61.50% 0 0.00%
1960 1,874 51.06% 1,796 48.94% 0 0.00%
1956 1,934 51.11% 1,850 48.89% 0 0.00%
1952 2,229 52.77% 1,988 47.06% 7 0.17%
1948 1,620 41.66% 2,268 58.32% 1 0.03%
1944 2,057 51.32% 1,943 48.48% 8 0.20%
1940 2,370 47.56% 2,594 52.06% 19 0.38%
1936 2,134 41.09% 3,030 58.35% 29 0.56%
1932 1,465 32.11% 3,045 66.75% 52 1.14%
1928 2,628 54.21% 2,213 45.65% 7 0.14%
1924 2,288 43.83% 2,722 52.15% 210 4.02%
1920 2,749 54.32% 2,250 44.46% 62 1.23%
1916 1,460 45.91% 1,657 52.11% 63 1.98%
1912 1,092 34.73% 1,666 52.99% 386 12.28%
1908 1,339 43.72% 1,652 53.93% 72 2.35%
1904 1,321 45.15% 1,527 52.19% 78 2.67%
1900 1,344 40.36% 1,908 57.30% 78 2.34%
1896 1,246 35.95% 2,185 63.04% 35 1.01%
1892 968 31.70% 1,472 48.20% 614 20.10%
1888 1,371 44.10% 1,661 53.43% 77 2.48%

Communities

Cities

Villages

Census-designated place

Other unincorporated place

Townships

Knox County is divided into 13 townships:

Notable people

See also

References

  1. ^ "QuickFacts Knox County, Missouri".
  2. ^ a b "2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. ^ Eaton, David Wolfe (1916). How Missouri Counties, Towns and Streams Were Named. The State Historical Society of Missouri. p. 182.
  5. ^ Williams, Walter (1913). A History of Northeast Missouri, Volume 1. p. 61. ISBN 9780722207567. Retrieved December 31, 2019. (Google books)
  6. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on September 13, 2014. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
  7. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
  8. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
  9. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
  10. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
  11. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  12. ^ "Trends in Missouri Fertility Rates" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on July 11, 2007.
  13. ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Knox County, Missouri".
  14. ^ Breeding, Marshall. "Northeast Missouri Library Service". Libraries.org. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
  15. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 25, 2018.

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