Knott County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21119 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,830 | — | #2,238 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $41,761 | -44.4% | #3,040 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.6 years | +14.7% | #812 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $77,000 | -72.7% | #3,181 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $756 | -35.0% | #2,443 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.3% | +85.0% | #2,920 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Knott County has a population of 13,830, making it the #2,238 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.6 years, which is 14.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Knott County is $41,761, ranking #3,040 out of 3,222 counties — 44.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 23.3% and unemployment stands at 9.3%.
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The median home value in Knott County is $77,000 (-72.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $756/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.7%.
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97.6% of residents in Knott County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.4% above the national rate.
About Knott County, Kentucky
Knott County, Kentucky has a total population of 13,830, making it the 2,238th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Knott County is 44.6 years, which is 14.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Knott County is $41,761, which ranks #3,040 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 44.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 23.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3%.
The median home value in Knott County is $77,000, 72.7% below the national median. Renters in Knott County pay a median gross rent of $756 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Knott County, 19.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.1 min.
Knott County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 96.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (1.3%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (1.1%).
All data for Knott County, Kentucky comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.