Nebraska

Knox

8,391
2020 population
1860
first census record
17
census records

About Knox

Knox, Nebraska, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 152. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 8,391.

Its recorded population peaked at 19,110 in 1930, and has since declined by roughly 56 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Niobrara River Vigilante Hangings, Knox County NE, and 15 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20208,391
20108,701
20009,374
19909,534
198011,457
197011,723
196013,300
195014,820
194016,478
193019,110
192018,894
191018,358
190014,343
18908,582
18803,666
1870261
1860152
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Knox

Military engagements that took place in Knox, Nebraska.

Niobrara River Vigilante Hangings, Knox County NE
1886

Historic places in Knox

National Register of Historic Places listings in Knox, Nebraska.

Commercial Hotel, The
Verdigre
Niobrara River Bridge
Niobrara
Congregational Church and Manse
Santee
Episcopal Church
Santee
Rad Sladkovsky
Verdigre
St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and School Complex
Crofton
Ponca Tribal Self-Help Community Building Historic District
Niobrara
Knox County Courthouse
Center
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Frequently asked about Knox

When does Knox first appear in the US census?
Knox, Nebraska first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 152.
What is the population of Knox?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Knox had a recorded population of 8,391.
When did Knox's population peak?
Knox's recorded population peaked at 19,110 in 1930.
Were any battles fought in Knox?
1 documented military engagement took place in Knox, including Niobrara River Vigilante Hangings, Knox County NE.
How many historic places are in Knox?
15 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Knox, Nebraska.
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