Population 8,132 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Fort Knox
Household size in Fort Knox
| Period | Fort Knox | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.97 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.93 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.71 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.07 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Fort Knox is a place of big households: 3.07 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has climbed from 2.97 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only three of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Fort Knox
| Period | Fort Knox | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.1 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 23.2 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 27.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 25.1 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
Fort Knox is young: half of its residents are under 25.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults in their twenties. The median age has climbed from 23.1 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only one other Kentucky city with 5,000+ people is younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Fort Knox
| Period | Fort Knox | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Fort Knox: 8.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 1.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Fort Knox has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Kentucky cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Fort Knox
Renters in Fort Knox
| Period | Fort Knox | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 99.4% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 98.8% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 98.9% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 99.7% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Fort Knox: 99.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 39.2% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Fort Knox has the highest share of renters of any Kentucky city with 5,000+ people.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Fort Knox
| Period | Fort Knox | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.4% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.9% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.9% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.0% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Fort Knox: 25.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.4 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Fort Knox
| Period | Fort Knox | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Housing in Fort Knox leans older: the median home dates to 1973, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1970 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the center. Only 13 of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Fort Knox
| Period | Fort Knox | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,062 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,238 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,120 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,027 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | −$35 | +$367 | +$606 |
The median renter in Fort Knox pays $1,027 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has fallen $35 a month since 2006–10, down 3%, even as the national median rose. Rent takes 16.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Fort Knox
Bachelor's degrees in Fort Knox
| Period | Fort Knox | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.8% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.9% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.1% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.1% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +21.3 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over four in ten adults 25 and older in Fort Knox (42.1%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 21.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Fort Knox
| Period | Fort Knox | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.5% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.7% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.4% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.3% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Fort Knox: 97.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Only five of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Fort Knox
| Period | Fort Knox | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.5 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Fort Knox than nationally: unemployment was 7.3%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 7.5 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Fort Knox compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Knox | 3.07 | 25.1 | 8.4% | 99.7% | 25.0% | 1973 | $1,027 | 42.1% | 97.3% | 7.3% |
| Rose Terrace | 3.61 | 27.7 | 38.3% | 92.1% | 11.2% | 2004 | $1,702 | 36.2% | 99.4% | 0.2% |
| Muldraugh | 2.38 | 37.1 | 16.9% | 46.0% | 20.6% | 1968 | $881 | 7.9% | 86.6% | 6.1% |
| Vine Grove Junction | 2.26 | 42.6 | 13.6% | 26.6% | 4.5% | 1987 | $1,045 | 31.9% | 95.7% | 9.4% |
| Vine Grove | 2.79 | 37.3 | 14.6% | 26.3% | 10.6% | 1995 | $1,194 | 25.7% | 93.0% | 4.2% |
| Radcliff | 2.45 | 38.5 | 17.7% | 44.5% | 8.0% | 1983 | $1,001 | 18.5% | 89.8% | 8.6% |
| Ekron | 2.77 | 42.3 | 7.3% | 11.4% | 7.0% | 1994 | $999 | 15.5% | 91.7% | 6.8% |
| Long View | 2.91 | 49.1 | 2.9% | 8.7% | 1.5% | 1987 | $1,047 | 16.8% | 93.0% | 10.6% |
| Rineyville | 2.69 | 41.2 | 7.0% | 16.8% | 3.4% | 1996 | $1,156 | 27.5% | 94.6% | 4.3% |
| Brandenburg | 2.50 | 43.4 | 10.6% | 22.3% | 9.3% | 1991 | $899 | 20.0% | 92.0% | 5.0% |
| Lebanon Junction | 2.53 | 47.6 | 7.1% | 13.3% | 5.0% | 1982 | $1,002 | 14.9% | 85.8% | 6.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Fort Knox. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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