Knox County, Kentucky
Total Population: 30,034
County Seat: Barbourville
Median Home Value
$109,200
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$33,153
Across all households
Median Age
39.8 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
23.6%
65 Years and Over
17.3%
Male
48.5%
Female
51.5%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.5%
No Health Insurance
6.5%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
75.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
13.5%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.9%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$33,153
Mean Household Income
$53,217
Per Capita Income
$21,277
Unemployment Rate (16+)
7.9%
In Labor Force (19–64)
51.5%
SNAP / Food Stamps
31.3%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$109,200
Median Rent
$631/mo
Total Housing Units
13,824
Owner-Occupied
65.6%
Renter-Occupied
34.4%
Vacancy Rate
18.1%
Married Couple Households
42.0%
Cohabiting Couple Households
4.5%
Male Householder, No Partner
20.4%
Female Householder, No Partner
33.1%
Average Household Size
2.59
Broadband Internet Access
83.6%
Housing Built Since 2010
6.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 21121.