U.S. County · Profile

Knott County

13.7KTotal Population
39Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-22.61%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Knott County has a population of 13,659 as of 2023. It is located in Kentucky.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Knott County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):1.1%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White96.6%13,195
Two or More Races1.2%164
Black or African American1.1%150
Hispanic or Latino1.1%150
Some Other Race0.7%96
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%27
Asian0.1%14
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Knott County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$38,336
48.6% below national average
Per Capita Income
$20,536
46.4% below national average
Poverty Rate
27.7%
140.9% above national average
Median Age
44.2 years

Income & Poverty

$38,336Median Household Income
$20,536Per Capita Income
27.7%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$38,336$51,962
Families$45,572$59,826
Married-couple Families$45,572$51,041
Nonfamily Households$22,354$24,142

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Knott County, Kentucky.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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