Market insights · Kentucky
Knott County, KY: growth, migration and housing
Knott County has 13,321 residents, down 6.0% since 2020 (-1.1% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 264 households moved in and 286 moved out (-22 net), while a net $2.7M of income left. Median household income is $41,761, the median home $77,000 and median rent $756 a month.
In Kentucky: 114th of 120 counties for 5-year population growth · 92nd of 120 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 103rd of 120 counties for median household income · 115th of 120 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Knott County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Perry County, KY | 83 | $3.7M |
| Floyd County, KY | 44 | $1.9M |
| Letcher County, KY | 24 | $0.9M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Knott County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Perry County, KY | 98 | $4.7M |
| Floyd County, KY | 27 | $0.9M |
| Letcher County, KY | 24 | $1.2M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.