Knox County, Kentucky
Knox County | |
|---|---|
 Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky | |
 Kentucky's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 36°53′26″N 83°51′15″W / 36.89067°N 83.85404°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky |
| Seat | Barbourville |
| Population (2000) | |
• Total | 31,795 |
Knox County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population is 31,795. Its county seat is Barbourville6. The county is named for General Henry Knox. It's a prohibition or dry county.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,004 km² (388 mi²). 1,004 km² (388 mi²) of it is land and 0 km² (0 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.01% water.
Adjacent counties
- Clay County (northeast)
- Bell County (southeast)
- Whitley County (southwest)
- Laurel County (northwest)
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 31,795 people, 12,416 households, and 8,939 families residing in the county. The population density was 32/km² (82/mi²). There were 13,999 housing units at an average density of 14/km² (36/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.84% White, 0.82% Black or African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.08% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. 0.57% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 12,416 households out of which 34.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.30% were married couples living together, 13.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.00% were non-families. 25.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.01.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.20% under the age of 18, 9.70% from 18 to 24, 28.10% from 25 to 44, 23.20% from 45 to 64, and 12.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 92.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $18,294, and the median income for a family was $23,136. Males had a median income of $24,833 versus $18,390 for females. The per capita income for the county was $10,660. 34.80% of the population and 29.60% of families were below the poverty line. 42.40% of those under the age of 18 and 28.90% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
- Barbourville
- Corbin (part)
- North Corbin
