Knox County, Kentucky

Total Population: 30,034

County Seat: Barbourville

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)95.1%
Two or More Races2.7%
Hispanic or Latino1.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.8%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

75.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

13.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.