Knox County, Kentucky

Knox County: County in Kentucky, United States

About

Knox County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 31,883 and a population density of 32 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 31,022 inhabitants. Its county seat is Barbourville. The county was created 224 years ago in 1799.

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

Quick Facts about Knox County

Population : 31,022 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Kentucky (United States)
Different from : Knox County, Knox County, Knox County, Knox County, Knox County, Knox County, Knox County, Knox County
Area : 1004 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.4%
Land as percent of area : 99.6%
Named for : Henry Knox
Capital : Barbourville
Establishment : December 12, 1799
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 23:49:19 (5th December 2024)
Density : 31 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -2.78% (2010-2020)
Knox County Kentucky Courthouse image
Knox County Kentucky Courthouse
Knox County Kentucky Courthouse image

Geography

Knox County is located at 36°53'26"N 83°51'15"W (36.8906700, -83.8540400). It has 4 neighbors: Bell County, Clay County, Laurel County and Whitley County.

Knox County map

The largest city of Knox County is Providence with a population of 2,986. Other cities include and Barbourville population 2,974. See all Knox County cities & populated places.

Knox County Populated Places

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

City Name Population Title
Providence 2,986 City in Webster County, Kentucky, United States
Barbourville 2,974 City in Knox County, Kentucky, United States

Knox County has 4 neighbours.

  • Barbourville

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Knox County decreased by 2.78% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 31,883 - census
2011 31,878 -0.02% estimation process
2012 31,494 -1.22% estimation process
2013 31,638 0.46% estimation process
2014 31,540 -0.31% estimation process
2015 31,465 -0.24% estimation process
2016 31,471 0.02% estimation process
2017 31,444 -0.09% estimation process
2018 31,300 -0.46% estimation process
2019 31,145 -0.5% estimation process
2020 31,022 -0.4% estimation process

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People born in Knox County (4)

People born in Knox County, including Governor of Kentucky James D. Black, politician Silas Woodson, scientist, boron, California John Veatch, .

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