Living in Fort Knox, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fort Knox · Census data 2020–2024
Fort Knox has 8,836 residents with a median age of 24. The median household income is $82,663 (30% higher than the Kentucky median), the median rent is $1,502/month.
Fort Knox at a glance
- Population
- 8,836
- Median age
- 24State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $82,663State: $63,726
- Median rent
- $1,502/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 0%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.3%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is Fort Knox a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 12 minutes; a poverty rate of 9%.
Cons: Unemployment of 15.1%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Fort Knox
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fort Knox the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,502 per month, which is 19.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Fort Knox median household income
The median household income in Fort Knox is $82,663 and the income per person is $32,370. 9% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Fort Knox: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,497
- Owner-occupied
- 0%
- Renter-occupied
- 100%
- Vacant
- 10.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 3.22
Fort Knox demographics
- Population
- 8,836
- Median age
- 24
- Under 18
- 33.5%
- 65 and older
- 1.8%
- Households
- 2,226
- Foreign-born
- 5.3%
- Veterans
- 20.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fort Knox ›
Education in Fort Knox
48.3% of adults 25 and older in Fort Knox have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 19.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fort Knox
- Unemployment rate
- 15.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5%
- Drive alone
- 68.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 20.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.6%
Fort Knox vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Knox | 8,836 | $82,663 | — | $1,502 |
| Muldraugh | 1,127 | $60,508 | $76,700 | $879 |
| Radcliff | 22,864 | $58,559 | $169,600 | $971 |
| Vine Grove | 6,830 | $72,560 | $235,400 | $1,334 |
| West Point | 1,025 | $37,449 | $91,000 | $788 |
| Doe Valley | 1,776 | $109,135 | $333,300 | — |
| Rineyville | 2,470 | $84,511 | $257,100 | $946 |
| Ekron | 130 | $42,500 | $110,200 | $743 |
| Brandenburg | 2,937 | $49,844 | $214,700 | $748 |
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What is the median household income in Fort Knox, KY?
The median household income in Fort Knox is $82,663, 30% higher than the Kentucky median of $63,726 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Fort Knox?
The median gross rent in Fort Knox is $1,502 per month, about 19.2% of household income.
Is Fort Knox, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 12 minutes; a poverty rate of 9%. Minuses: unemployment of 15.1%.
What is the median age in Fort Knox?
The median age in Fort Knox is 24 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Fort Knox?
The average commute to work in Fort Knox is 12 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fort Knox?
The unemployment rate in Fort Knox is 15.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fort Knox?
48.3% of adults in Fort Knox have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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