The Town FilesKnox County, Illinois
49,046 people. The median home is worth $111,900 (typical Illinois town: $156,600) and the median household earns $57,030.
Towns in Knox County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galesburg | 30,052 | $96,400 | $48,297 | 40.8 |
| Abingdon | 2,951 | $99,600 | $61,653 | 38.1 |
| Knoxville | 2,901 | $145,300 | $82,863 | 42.6 |
People and housing
| Knox County | Typical Illinois town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $111,900 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $788 | $960 |
| Median household income | $57,030 | $72,500 |
| Median age | 42.6 | 40.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.0% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.6% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
17,106 jobs in 2024, average pay $46,491 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 476 storm events in Knox County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Knox County has been included in 11 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| September 19, 2019 | Flood | DR-4461: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| September 25, 2007 | Severe Storm | DR-1729: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).