Knott County GIS Maps
Knott County, Kentucky, has 14,251 residents and covers 351.5 square miles. The population declined 12.8% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Knott County is 21119.
Hindman is the county's largest population center. Knott County also includes 21 zip codes, 1 public school district and 16 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Knott County Trends
- Population
- 14,251▾
- Median Home Value
- $74,600▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 2,048▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Knott County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Knott County Population
Knott County had 14,251 residents in 2020. That was 12.8% lower than in 2010. Knott County had 3,398 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 41 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Hindman, Bulan and Vicco.
Population Trend in Knott County KY
Knott County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Knott County Zip Codes
Knott County has 21 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Hindman (41822), Bulan (41722) and Vicco (41773). Hindman is the largest zip by population, with about 1,679 residents or 12% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 31% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Knott County KY
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41822 | Hindman | 1,679 | ▾ -34.2% |
| 41722 | Bulan | 1,380 | ▾ -18.2% |
| 41773 | Vicco | 1,299 | ▴ 2% |
| 41640 | Hueysville | 1,183 | ▾ -11.9% |
| 41844 | Pippa Passes | 1,183 | ▾ -12.7% |
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Knott County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Knott County Demographics
Knott County has a median age of 44.4, which makes the county a little older than Kentucky overall. About 20.2% of residents are under 18, while 20.1% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 27.6% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 17.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 27%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Knott County KY
Median Age
44.4
Under 18
20.2%
Age 65+
20.1%
Bachelor's+
17.8%
Knott County School Districts
Knott County is served by 1 public school district with 2,048 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Knott County KY
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knott County School District | 2,048 | 100% | ▾ -1.2% |
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Knott County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Knott County Housing & Real Estate
Knott County has a median home value of $74,600 and a median gross rent of $731. About 71% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Kentucky median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $149,000 and homes spent about 115 days on the market.
Knott County Housing Mix
Knott County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Knott County Housing Trends
Knott County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Knott County, KY
Knott County has 416 business listings across 151 categories. The largest categories in Knott County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (30, 7.2%), River (27, 6.5%), and Baptist Church (17, 4.1%). The full Knott County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Knott County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Knott County, KY
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 30 | 7.2% |
| River | 27 | 6.5% |
| Baptist Church | 17 | 4.1% |
| Post Offices | 15 | 3.6% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 12 | 2.9% |
| Auto Repair | 12 | 2.9% |
| Elementary School | 11 | 2.6% |
| Structure And Geography | 10 | 2.4% |
| Convenience Stores | 9 | 2.2% |
| Gas Stations | 8 | 1.9% |
Knott County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Hickory Hill Recovery Center | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Emmalena |
| Buck Branch Paylake | Active Life | Hazard |
| Dealz among Uz | Advertising Agency | Garner |
| Trans-Star Ambulance | Ambulance And Ems Services | Hindman |
| Jossie's Mountain Bistro | American Restaurants | Hindman |
| Knott County Housing Authority | Apartments | Hindman |
| Watts Bargain Barn | Appliance Store | Garner |
| Appalachian Artisan Center | Art Gallery | Hindman |
| Knott County Public Swimming Pool | Arts And Entertainment | Hindman |
| LibertyX Bitcoin ATM | ATMs | Hindman |
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Knott County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Knott County Basemaps
Knott County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Knott County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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