Knox County

Knox County, Texas
Knox County is in the Rolling Plains region of northwest central Texas, bordered on the north by Foard County, on the east by Baylor County, on the south by Haskell County, and on the west by King County. Its center point is 99°45' west longitude and 33°35' north latitude, about seventy-five miles north of Abilene. The county was named for Henry Knox, the secretary of war in George Washington's first cabinet. Knox County embraces 854 square miles of level to rolling, mesquite-covered plains, dissected by hilly ranges and eroded breaks; altitudes range from 1,401 to 1,646 feet above sea level. The area is drained by the North Wichita River along most of its northern border, and by the South Wichita and Upper Brazos rivers, which cross the county. The soils, ranging from black waxy to sandy loam, are good for both farming and stock raising. Temperatures range from an average minimum of 28° F in January to an average maximum of 98° in July. The annual rainfall is 24.64 inches, and the average growing season lasts 217 days. Two railroad lines, owned by the Santa Fe and Burlington Northern companies, serve the county, and the area is crossed by two U.S. highways (82 and 277), three State highways (6, 114, and 222) and several farm-to-market roads.
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
H. Allen Anderson, John Leffler | © Texas State Historical Association
Knox County at a Glance
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County Map of Texas
Knox County
- Knox County
Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Knox County is classified as a County
Altitude Range
1200 ft – 1794 ft
Places of Knox County
Noteworthy | Place | Type |
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Benjamin | Town | |
China Lake | Town | |
Comal | Town | |
Cousinville | Town | |
Coyote | Town | |
Gilliland | Town | |
Goree | Town | |
Hefner | Town | |
Kasoga | Town | |
Knox City | Town | |
Lake Davis | Lake | |
Laura | Town | |
Maud | Town | |
Munday | Town | |
North Goree | Town | |
Orient | Town | |
Rhineland | Town | |
Riley Springs | Town | |
Sunset | Town | |
Truscott | Town | |
Truscott Brine Lake | Lake | |
Union Grove | Town | |
Vera | Town | |
White Flat | Town |
Photos of Knox County and surrounding areas

Knox County, Texas
The Knox County Courthouse is located in Benjamin, Texas, the county. Photograph by Nicholas Henderson.

Knox County, Texas
Map of Knox County, Texas. Map Credit: Robert Plocheck.
Benjamin, Texas
Water tower in the town of Benjamine, the county seat of Knox County. Photograph by Pete Unseth. Benjamin

A View of Truscott Brine Lake
Photo by USAETulsa (Public Domain) Truscott Brine Lake

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Knox County by the Numbers
Population & Civilian Labor Counts
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Population Counts
Knox County
Pop. | Year | Source |
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3,664 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |
Civilian Labor Counts
Knox County
People | Year | Source |
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1,354 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Per Capita Income
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Per Capita Income (USD) | Year | Source |
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$38,457 | 2019 | U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis |
Property Values, Retail Sales, and Wages
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Property Values
Knox County
USD ($) | Year | Source |
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947,472,942 | 2019 | State Property Tax Board |
Retail Sales
Knox County
USD ($) | Year | Source |
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36,115,889 | 2019 | State Comptroller of Public Accounts |
Wages
Knox County
USD ($) | Year | Source |
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13,386,750 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Unemployment
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Unemployment Percentage | Year | Source |
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7.0 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Rainfall
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Rainfall (inches) | Year | Source |
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26.4 | 2019 | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
Temperature Ranges
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Min. (January Average, °F) | Max. (July Average, °F) | Year | Source |
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29.1 | 96.3 | 2019 | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
Land Area & Total Area
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Land Area
Knox County
Area (square miles) | Year | Source |
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850.6 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |
Total Area
Knox County
Area (square miles) | Year | Source |
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855.5 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |