Profile for Knox County, Kentucky, KY
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Knox County is in the Eastern Coal Field region.The county was named for Gen. Henry Knox, secretary of war
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$18,294National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Knox County demographic reports
In 2002, the per capita personal income in Knox County was $18,139. This was an increase of 35.6% from 1997. The 2002 figure was 59% of the national per capita income, which was $30,906.
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6% of Knox County residents report German ancestry, and 10% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Knox County ancestry & family history guide.
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Cemeteries in Knox County include Adams Cemetery, Amis Cemetery, Asher Cemetery, Asher Cemetery, Baker Cemetery, Barbourville Cemetery, Bingham Cemetery, Binghamtown Cemetery, Black Cemetery, Black Cemetery ... View cemeteries
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Communities in Knox County include Barbourville, Bimble, Cannon, Himyar, Trosper, Walker ... View communities
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Colleges in Knox County include Union College ... View colleges
School districts in Knox County include Barbourville Ind, Knox County ... View school districts
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Libraries in Knox County include Knox County Public Library ... View libraries
Newspapers in Knox County include Barbourville Mountain Advocate ... View newspapers
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Knox County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Knox County political report.
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