Market insights · Kentucky
Knox County, KY: growth, migration and housing
Knox County has 29,532 residents, down 2.2% since 2020 (-0.4% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 681 households moved in and 671 moved out (+10 net), bringing in a net $0.3M of income. Median household income is $32,527, the median home $118,700 and median rent $681 a month.
In Kentucky: 98th of 120 counties for 5-year population growth · 70th of 120 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 117th of 120 counties for median household income · 92nd of 120 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Knox County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel County, KY | 213 | $6.9M |
| Whitley County, KY | 153 | $4.9M |
| Bell County, KY | 48 | $1.4M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Knox County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel County, KY | 198 | $7.0M |
| Whitley County, KY | 176 | $6.2M |
| Madison County, KY | 31 | $1.0M |
| Bell County, KY | 30 | $0.7M |
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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.