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Pine Knot

Kentucky · 1,051 residents · 6.404 sq mi
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Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 629 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 55.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 52.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 55.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
32% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,051
−37%since 2000
from 1,680 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
164 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 262 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.4
+72%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
9691K1K2K2K1990201020202024Pine Knot
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$15,580
+79%since 2000
from $8,715 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
7.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
52.9%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 38.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
+80%since 2010
from 0.257 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade29.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$291
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.4%
−30.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
67.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.8%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(1,520)
Black5.7%(95)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(39)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.1%(321)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(934)
Black8.2%(86)
Hispanic / Latino1%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(20)
Diversity Score25.4%(267)
Diversity Score
25
+33%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
55.4%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 41.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+33%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
45.6%
+29.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
31.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 31.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.4%
−47.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
Female
44.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.5%
−59.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.3%
−15.0 ptssince 2012
from 35.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.0%
−71.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.4%
+58.6 ptssince 2017
from 28.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pine Knot, Kentucky?

Pine Knot, Kentucky has about 1,051 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Pine Knot, Kentucky expensive?

In Pine Knot, Kentucky, the typical rent is about $291 a month.

How educated are people in Pine Knot, Kentucky?

About 1.9% of adults age 25 and over in Pine Knot, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pine Knot, Kentucky?

About 52.9% of people in Pine Knot, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pine Knot, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Pine Knot, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 439 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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

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