Kentucky

Knott

14,251
2020 population
1890
first census record
14
census records

About Knott

Knott, Kentucky, first appears in the United States federal census in 1890, when it recorded a population of 5,438. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 14,251.

Its recorded population peaked at 20,320 in 1950, and has since declined by roughly 30 percent.

On the ground today, 3 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Skirmish at Beaver Creek, Skirmish at Hindman (Knott County), Action at Hindman (second, Knott County 1864), and 5 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202014,251
201016,346
200017,649
199017,906
198017,940
197014,698
196017,362
195020,320
194020,007
193015,230
192011,655
191010,791
19008,704
18905,438
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Knott

Military engagements that took place in Knott, Kentucky.

Skirmish at Beaver Creek
1862
Skirmish at Hindman (Knott County)
1863
Action at Hindman (second, Knott County 1864)
1864

Historic places in Knott

National Register of Historic Places listings in Knott, Kentucky.

Hindman Ben Franklin
Hindman
Hindman Historic District
Hindman
Bolen Building
Hindman
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Frequently asked about Knott

When does Knott first appear in the US census?
Knott, Kentucky first appears in the federal census in 1890, with a recorded population of 5,438.
What is the population of Knott?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Knott had a recorded population of 14,251.
When did Knott's population peak?
Knott's recorded population peaked at 20,320 in 1950.
Were any battles fought in Knott?
3 documented military engagements took place in Knott, including Skirmish at Beaver Creek, Skirmish at Hindman (Knott County), Action at Hindman (second, Knott County 1864).
How many historic places are in Knott?
5 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Knott, Kentucky.
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