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Pine Knot

Kentucky · 1,621 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 $18,198. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $55,200. The poverty rate of 56.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,621
−4%since 2000
from 1,680 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
253 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 262 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.6
+7%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9691K1K2K2K1990201020202024Pine Knot
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,198
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,777 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2019
Per capita income
$7,036
−19%since 2000
from $8,715 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
56.7%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 38.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.257
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information40%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing8.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,200
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$328
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.1%
−34.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
39.3% rent
Vacancy rate
19.3%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
61.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+23%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(1,480)
Black4.9%(79)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(22)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other3.8%(61)
Diversity Score23.4%(380)
Diversity Score
23
+23%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
39.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 41.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.7 min
−26%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% 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
15.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
7.2%
−68.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
Female
38.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.5%
−53.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pine Knot, Kentucky?

Pine Knot, Kentucky has about 1,621 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pine Knot, Kentucky earns about $18,198 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 $55,200, and the typical rent is about $328 a month.

How educated are people in Pine Knot, Kentucky?

About 3.0% 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 56.7% 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 131 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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