Knott County, Kentucky

Knott County: County in Kentucky, United States

About

Knott County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 16,346 and a population density of 18 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 14,512 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hindman. The county was created 140 years ago in 1884.

Knott County locator map
Location of Knott County on Kentucky map.

Quick Facts about Knott County

Population : 14,512 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Kentucky (United States)
Area : 914 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.4%
Land as percent of area : 99.6%
Named for : J. Proctor Knott
Altitude : 1,325 feet / 404 meters
Capital : Hindman
Establishment : May 05, 1884
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 08:58:28 (26th December 2024)
Density : 16 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -12.64% (2010-2020)
Knott County Courthouse image
Knott County Courthouse
Knott County Courthouse image
Knott County Courthouse image

Geography

Knott County is located at 37°21'15"N 82°57'15"W (37.3540500, -82.9541300). It has 6 neighbors: Floyd County, Breathitt County, Letcher County, Magoffin County, Perry County and Pike County.

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The largest city of Knott County is Hindman with a population of 663. Other cities include and Pippa Passes population 606. See all Knott County cities & populated places.

Knott County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Knott County.

City Name Population Title
Hindman 663 Human settlement in Knott County, Kentucky, United States of America
Pippa Passes 606 City in the U.

Knott County has 6 neighbours.

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Knott County decreased by 12.64% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 16,346 - census
2011 16,312 -0.21% estimation process
2012 16,127 -1.15% estimation process
2013 16,092 -0.22% estimation process
2014 15,944 -0.93% estimation process
2015 15,680 -1.68% estimation process
2016 15,492 -1.21% estimation process
2017 15,244 -1.63% estimation process
2018 15,076 -1.11% estimation process
2019 14,806 -1.82% estimation process
2020 14,512 -2.03% estimation process

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People born in Knott County (3)

People born in Knott County, including politician Robert L. Bailey, writer Lady Sheba, Hiram Stamper, .

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