Knott County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Knott County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21119
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 119
Geography
- Land Area
- 351.52 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.33 sq mi
- Total Area
- 352.85 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.354368
- Longitude
- -82.952546
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 13,791
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 11,050
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,738 | 99.6% |
| Hispanic | 60 | 0.4% |
| White | 13,381 | 97.0% |
| Black | 158 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 13 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,002 | 99.6% |
| Hispanic | 47 | 0.4% |
| White | 10,724 | 97.0% |
| Black | 167 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 69 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 13,830
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $44,592
- Poverty Rate
- 22.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,110
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 13,404 | 96.9% |
| Black | 161 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 9,149
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 6,832 | 74.7% |
| Republican | 1,972 | 21.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 125 | 1.4% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,370 | 47.8% |
| Female | 4,779 | 52.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,529 | 93.2% |
| Hispanic | 67 | 0.7% |
| Black | 29 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 137 | 1.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,564
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,265 | 50.0% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 44.8% |
| Black | 13 | 44.8% |
| Asian | 94 | 68.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,221 | 50.8% |
| Female | 2,343 | 49.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,171 (22.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,888 (19.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 6,680
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $78,965
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $762
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.0%
- Work From Home
- 7.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.