Knott County's estimated 2026 population is 12,994 with a growth rate of -1.68% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Knott County is the 83rd largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 16,350 and has seen a growth of -20.53% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Knott County includes 96.65% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (96.65%)
Two or more races (1.32%)
Black or African American (0.99%)
Other race (0.58%)
Asian (0.25%)
Native American (0.21%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,576 | 96.65% |
| Two or more races | 186 | 1.32% |
| Black or African American | 139 | 0.99% |
| Other race | 81 | 0.58% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 29 | 0.21% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Knott County's average per capita income is $37,975. Household income levels show a median of $37,736. The poverty rate stands at 25.92%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $67,849 | - |
| Families | $47,002 | $62,806 |
| Households | $37,736 | $54,045 |
| Non Families | $19,338 | $29,542 |
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