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Fort Knox

Kentucky · 10,124 residents · 20.289 sq mi
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Fort Knox has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,757. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 2,253 residents. At a median age of 22.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 22.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,124
−18%since 2000
from 12,377 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
499 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 610 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
22.8
+4%since 2000
from 22.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K10K15K19K23K1990201020202024Fort Knox
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,757
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,020 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,396
+40%since 2000
from $12,410 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.243
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$995
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $551 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
0.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
99.4% rent
Vacancy rate
33.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Renter cost-burdened
21.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(6,430)
Black15.5%(1,568)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(1,424)
Asian1.6%(165)
Other6%(609)
Diversity Score69.4%(7,028)
Diversity Score
69
+6%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.3 min
+4%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
60.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
23.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.9%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
Female
37.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
30.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Knox, Kentucky?

Fort Knox, Kentucky has about 10,124 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Knox, Kentucky earns about $47,757 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 $995 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Knox, Kentucky?

About 21.0% 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 4.5% 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 11,371 residents, a change of about -53 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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