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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Pine Knot

Kentucky · 1,680 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 $13,777. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $33,900. The poverty rate of 38.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 59% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,680
+13%since 1990
from 1,490 in 1990
1990 – 2024
262 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 233 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.3
+11%since 1990
from 29.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9691K1K2K2K1990201020202024Pine Knot
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$13,777
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $11,228 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2019
$8,715
+83%since 1990
from $4,764 in 1990
US average: $21,522
38.5%
−12.8 ptssince 1990
from 51.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$33,900
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2023
$275
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $193 in 1990
US average: $602
62.7%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 66.1% in 1990
37.3% rent
2.5
−18%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2019
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(1,353)
Black8.8%(131)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score21.8%(325)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(1,520)
Black5.7%(95)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(39)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score19.1%(321)
19
−12%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.3%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
41.5%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 40.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.7%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
−38%since 1990
from 25.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pine Knot, Kentucky?

Pine Knot, Kentucky has about 1,680 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Pine Knot, Kentucky earns about $13,777 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 $33,900, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.

How educated are people in Pine Knot, Kentucky?

About 4.3% 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 38.5% of people in Pine Knot, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pine Knot, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Pine Knot, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 190 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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