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Knott County

Kentucky · 14,251 residents · 351.524 sq mi
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Knott County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,531. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 3,398 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $52,300. The poverty rate of 31.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,251
−19%since 2000
from 17,649 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
41 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 50 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+21%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,531
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,373 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,723
+66%since 2000
from $11,297 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 31.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$509
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $293 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
23.4% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−10%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(17,252)
Black0.7%(129)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(112)
Asian0.2%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(668)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(13,813)
Black0.5%(65)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(90)
Asian0.1%(18)
Other1.1%(150)
Diversity Score5.6%(801)
Segregation Score9.8%(1,399)
Diversity Score
6
+49%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
10
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.3%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+39%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 42.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Knott County, Kentucky?

Knott County, Kentucky has about 14,251 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Knott County, Kentucky?

The typical household in Knott County, Kentucky earns about $32,531 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Knott County, Kentucky expensive?

In Knott County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $52,300, and the typical rent is about $509 a month.

How educated are people in Knott County, Kentucky?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Knott County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Knott County, Kentucky?

About 31.0% of people in Knott County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Knott County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Knott County, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,655 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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