Knott County, Kentucky

Total Population: 14,046

County Seat: Hindman

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Median Home Value

$74,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$37,736

Across all households

Median Age

44.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

17.8%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)96.6%
Two or More Races1.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.0%
Hispanic or Latino0.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

20.2%

65 Years and Over

20.1%

Male

49.7%

Female

50.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.7%

No Health Insurance

2.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

72.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

17.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$37,736

Mean Household Income

$54,045

Per Capita Income

$21,353

Unemployment Rate (16+)

11.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

55.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

27.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$74,600

Median Rent

$731/mo

Total Housing Units

6,695

Owner-Occupied

70.8%

Renter-Occupied

29.2%

Vacancy Rate

18.6%

Married Couple Households

49.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

Male Householder, No Partner

17.1%

Female Householder, No Partner

29.4%

Average Household Size

2.49

Broadband Internet Access

79.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

7.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 21119.