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Pine Knot

Kentucky · 1,380 residents · 6.404 sq mi
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Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 300 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $97,000. The poverty rate of 57.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,380
−18%since 2000
from 1,680 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
215 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 262 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+13%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9691K1K2K2K1990201020202024Pine Knot
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$11,783
+35%since 2000
from $8,715 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
57.6%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 38.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade37.3%
US avg: 10%
Information34.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,000
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$241
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
35.5% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(1,242)
Black3.6%(49)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(29)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other4.1%(57)
Diversity Score24%(332)
Diversity Score
24
+26%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
52.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 41.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
58.2 min
+270%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
38.6%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
30.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 31.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.5%
−60.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
Female
40.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−82.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pine Knot, Kentucky?

Pine Knot, Kentucky has about 1,380 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Pine Knot, Kentucky expensive?

In Pine Knot, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $97,000, and the typical rent is about $241 a month.

How educated are people in Pine Knot, Kentucky?

About 16.0% 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 57.6% 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 110 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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