Pine Knot is a very small town located in the state of Kentucky. With a population of 1,380 people and two associated neighborhoods, Pine Knot is the 234th largest community in Kentucky.
Of important note, Pine Knot is also a town of artists. Pine Knot has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Pine Knot’s character.
Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 7.94% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Pine Knot’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the nation, making it a very safe place to live.
Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Pine Knot is worth considering.
As is often the case in a small town, Pine Knot doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The percentage of adults in Pine Knot with college degrees is slightly lower than the national average of 21.84% for all communities. 14.60% of adults in Pine Knot have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Pine Knot in 2022 was $19,645, which is lower middle income relative to Kentucky, and low income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $78,580 for a family of four. Pine Knot also has one of the higher rates of people living in poverty in the nation, with 40.97% of its population below the federal poverty line.
Pine Knot is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Pine Knot home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Pine Knot residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Pine Knot include German, English, Polish, African, and Other Subsaharan African.
The most common language spoken in Pine Knot is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and African languages.