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Knottsville

Kentucky · 245 residents · 0.69 sq mi
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With 245 people, Knottsville is a city in Kentucky. At a median age of 57.8, this is an older place than the country as a whole. That is roughly 51% ahead of the Kentucky median. 83% of homes are owner-occupied. That puts it in the top 8% of US cities for household income. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 21% of adults.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
83% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

245
+19%since 2023
from 206 in 2023
2020 – 2024
354 / sq mi
+19%since 2023
from 298 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
57.8
+5%since 2023
from 55.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.69 sq mi
Population, 20202024
15818220622925320202024Knottsville
2024245
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.4%(6)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.9%(7)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.7%(14)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 441.6%(4)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5431.4%(77)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6418.4%(45)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7426.9%(66)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8410.6%(26)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$96,513
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $94,926 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2021 – 2024
$39,009
−5%since 2023
from $41,023 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.2%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 69.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.256
+23%since 2023
from 0.208 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance12.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

83.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 79.5% in 2023
16.5% rent
0.0%
−24.5 ptssince 2023
from 24.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.24 people
−3%since 2023
from 2.31 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(206)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(245)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
English34.3%(84)
German17.6%(43)
Irish14.7%(36)
American13.5%(33)
Section 05

Education

21.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 26.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
1.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.6 min
−2%since 2023
from 23.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
60.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 68.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
84.7%
US average: 74.6%
26.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 26.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
40.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 43.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

34.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 32.0% in 2023
65.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 68.0% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
3.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
13.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
77.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 74.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married91%(71)
Widowed9%(7)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married2.9%(4)
Married68.6%(96)
Widowed25.7%(36)
Divorced2.9%(4)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
76.2%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
14.3%
US average: 13.8%
33.8%
US average: 18.4%
0.0%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.5%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
90.5%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
37.2%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)100%(8)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 8 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Knottsville, Kentucky?

Knottsville, Kentucky has about 245 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Knottsville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Knottsville, Kentucky earns about $96,513 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Knottsville, Kentucky?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Knottsville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Knottsville, Kentucky?

About 0.0% of people in Knottsville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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

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