County · Kentucky
Knott County, Kentucky
Knott County, Kentucky. Knott County had 13,321 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 6.5% since 2020, while Kentucky grew 2.2%. It holds 3 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 21119.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
13,321
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,251 · ACS 2020-2024: 13,830
Median household income
$41,761
±$5,899 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$77,000
±$11,873 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$756
±$174 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
How many people live in Knott County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 14,251 residents in Knott County. The Census Bureau estimates 13,321 for July 1, 2025, down 6.5% since 2020, while Kentucky grew 2.2%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 13,830 over 352 square miles of land.
| Measure | Knott County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 13,830 | 4,534,824 | −1,430 |
| Households | 5,521±266 | 1,814,469 | −867 |
| Average household size | 2.42±0.12 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,680±28 | 2,023,116 | −953 |
Knott County's population since 2000
From 17,649 in 2000 to 13,321 in 2025: down 24.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Knott County?
Knott County holds 3 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Hindman with 644 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Hindman | 701 | $27,632 |
|---|---|---|
| Pippa PassesGEOID 2161374 | 468 | $73,750 |
| ViccoGEOID 2179590 | 327 | $43,393 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Knott County?
The median resident of Knott County is 44.6 years old; 19.8% are under 18 and 20.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 96.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 1.3%.
| Measure | Knott County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.6±0.3 | 39.1 | +1.4 |
| Under 18 years | 19.8%±0.4 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.7%±0.3 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 5.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 96.7%±0.2 pts | 81.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.5 pts | 7.6% | +0.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.9%±0.6 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.1%±0.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.2%±1.1 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 26.4%±2.6 pts | 17.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.4%±1.3 pts | 6.0% | −3.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 72.9%±3.8 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.5%±3.5 pts | 27.6% | +4.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.6%±3.1 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.6 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Knott County earn?
Half of Knott County's 5,521 households earn less than $41,761 a year (±$5,899), against $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 it was $38,395 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Knott County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $41,761±$5,899 | $63,726 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $58,787±$4,768 | $87,807 | – |
| Per capita income | $23,721±$1,714 | $35,821 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 23.3%±4.3 pts | 16.1% | −7.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.0%±9.6 pts | 20.3% | −13.3 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.3%±4.4 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.1%±4.0 pts | 88.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Knott County?
Owners occupy 72.7% of Knott County's occupied homes and renters 27.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $77,000 by its owner (±$11,873). The median renter pays $756 a month including utilities, and 41.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Knott County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $77,000±$11,873 | $205,600 | +$13,619 |
| Median gross rent | $756±$174 | $967 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.1%±12.8 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,118±$98 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.7%±4.4 pts | 68.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,680±28 | 2,023,116 | −953 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.4%±2.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.7%±1.1 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.3%±5.1 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 30.8%±4.7 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±1.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.7%±2.8 pts | 9.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Knott County get to work?
75.3% of Knott County's workers drive alone and 7.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.3%.
| Measure | Knott County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 42.3%±3.7 pts | 59.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.3%±3.8 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.3%±5.4 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.3%±4.0 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 4.1%±2.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.6%±3.5 pts | 10.2% | +4.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.1 min±3.2 | 24.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Knott County's census tracts?
Knott County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $31,003 (Tract 9601) to $60,313 (Tract 9605).
| Tract 960121119960100 | 1,663±393 | $31,003 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 960221119960200 | 2,578±593 | $32,486 |
| Tract 960321119960300 | 3,839±502 | $42,739 |
| Tract 960421119960400 | 2,168±370 | $46,719 |
| Tract 960521119960500 | 3,582±435 | $60,313 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Knott County compare with Kentucky's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 79th of 120 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 114th of 120 |
| Residents per square mile | 82nd of 120 |
| Median household income | 103rd of 120 |
| Median home value | 115th of 120 |
| Median gross rent | 65th of 120 |
| Poverty rate | 26th of 120 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39th of 120 |
| Median age | 12th of 120 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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