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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Pine Knot

Kentucky · 1,490 residents · 6.404 sq mi
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Pine Knot has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $11,228. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $33,600. The poverty rate of 51.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,490
−11%vs 2000
vs 1,680 in 2000
1990 – 2024
233 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 262 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.1
−10%vs 2000
vs 32.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
9691K1K2K2K1990201020202024Pine Knot
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$11,228
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $13,777 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2019
$4,764
−45%vs 2000
vs $8,715 in 2000
US average: $14,340
51.3%
+12.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 38.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$33,600
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2023
$193
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $275 in 2000
US average: $450
66.1%
+3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.7% in 2000
33.9% rent
3.0
+22%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2019
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(1,353)
Black8.8%(131)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(6)
Diversity Score21.8%(325)
22
+14%vs 2000
vs 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.4%
+3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
40.6%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 41.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.5%
+2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.4 min
+61%vs 2000
vs 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Pine Knot, Kentucky?

Pine Knot, Kentucky has about 1,490 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Pine Knot, Kentucky?

The typical household in Pine Knot, Kentucky earns about $11,228 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pine Knot, Kentucky expensive?

In Pine Knot, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $33,600, and the typical rent is about $193 a month.

How educated are people in Pine Knot, Kentucky?

About 7.4% 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 51.3% of people in Pine Knot, 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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