Pine Knot is a CDP located in McCreary County, Kentucky. Pine Knot has a 2026 population of 1,297. Pine Knot is currently declining at a rate of -1.59% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.
The median age in Pine Knot is 55.4 years: 55.5 years for males, and 55.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 125.1 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 55.4 years
Female: 55.4 years
Male: 55.5 years
There are 960 adults, (135 of whom are seniors) in Pine Knot.
Female: 467 (44.4%)
Male: 584 (55.6%)
The racial composition of Pine Knot includes 88.87% White, 8.18% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 934 | 88.87% |
| Black or African American | 86 | 8.18% |
| Two or more races | 20 | 1.9% |
| Other race | 11 | 1.05% |