Knox County , Maine
Population: 40,860 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $71,903 Home $290,800 Rent $1,079/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 40,860 residents, Knox County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Maine and neighboring counties alike.
$71,903
Median Income
household
$290,800
Home Value
median
$1,079/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $71,903 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,729 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.8% |
| Median Home Value | $290,800 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,079/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 78.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.5% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 40,860 |
| Median Age | 49.2 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 39.1% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
28.8%
Obesity
8.0%
Diabetes
14.3%
Smoking
36.2%
High Blood Pressure
21.7%
No Physical Activity
25.4%
Depression
31.0%
Insufficient Sleep
82.3%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 28.6 · 29th national percentile
🌊 Flood
69.20
🌪️ Tornado
12.82
🌀 Hurricane
82.90
🔥 Wildfire
16.79
❄️ Winter Storm
90.55
🌍 Earthquake
45.93
☀️ Drought
35.85
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