Knott County's estimated 2026 population is 13,179 with a growth rate of -1.07% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Knott County is the 81st largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 16,350 and has seen a growth of -19.39% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.6 years
Female: 45.1 years
Male: 43.9 years
There are 11,089 adults, (2,862 of whom are seniors) in Knott County.
Female: 6,916 (50%)
Male: 6,914 (50%)
The racial composition of Knott County includes 96.92% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,404 | 96.92% |
| Two or more races | 184 | 1.33% |
| Black or African American | 161 | 1.16% |
| Other race | 35 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.15% |
Knott County's average per capita income is $47,232. Household income levels show a median of $41,761. The poverty rate stands at 23.31%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $76,198 | - |
| Families | $57,746 | $68,143 |
| Households | $41,761 | $58,787 |
| Non Families | $23,088 | $33,157 |
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