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Fort Knox

Kentucky · 8,836 residents · 20.289 sq mi
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Fort Knox has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,663. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 3,541 residents. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. At a median age of 24.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 30% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,836
−29%since 2000
from 12,377 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
436 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 610 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
24.0
+9%since 2000
from 22.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K10K15K19K23K1990201020202024Fort Knox
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,663
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,020 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,370
+161%since 2000
from $12,410 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.4%
+43.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
+46%since 2010
from 0.243 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,502
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $551 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
22.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Fort Knox on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.8%(7,645)
Black22.5%(2,788)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(1,281)
Asian1.6%(201)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.2%(8,072)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.1%(4,425)
Black15.3%(1,349)
Hispanic / Latino22.7%(2,004)
Asian2.6%(230)
Other9.4%(828)
Diversity Score83.1%(7,345)
Diversity Score
83
+27%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.3%
+26.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.9%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.4 min
+15%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
20.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 21.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
83.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2011
from 75.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.5%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
Female
45.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
20.9%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2012
from 6.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
−92.4 ptssince 2013
from 97.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2017
from 92.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 86.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 9.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Knox, Kentucky?

Fort Knox, Kentucky has about 8,836 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Knox, Kentucky?

The typical household in Fort Knox, Kentucky earns about $82,663 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Knox, Kentucky expensive?

In Fort Knox, Kentucky, the typical rent is about $1,502 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Knox, Kentucky?

About 48.3% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Knox, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Knox, Kentucky?

About 9.0% of people in Fort Knox, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Knox, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Knox, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12,659 residents, a change of about -59 percent over that period.

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