Knottsville

Census-designated place in Daviess County, Kentucky

Aerial view of Knottsville, Kentucky
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Knottsville is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Daviess County, Kentucky, with 183 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 548 ft (167 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Philpot, 5.5 miles SW.

About Knottsville

Knottsville is a small unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in eastern Daviess County, Kentucky. The population was 183 as of the 2020 census. The first house was built by Leonard Knott in the fall of 1827, for which the town was named. It was laid out in 1836 by William R. Griffith and James Millay.

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Median age
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Knottsville, KY population

Knottsville had 183 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census183
Density264 per sq mi (102 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Knottsville at a glance

StateKentucky (KY)
CountyDaviess County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population183 (2020)
Land area0.69 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation548 ft (167 m)
Coordinates37.7730° N, 86.9115° W
ZIP code42366
Census code (GEOID)2143030

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Knottsville

What county is Knottsville in?

Knottsville is in Daviess County, Kentucky.

What is the population of Knottsville, KY?

183 people lived in Knottsville at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Knottsville, KY?

The ZIP code of Knottsville is 42366.

What is the elevation of Knottsville?

548 feet (167 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Knottsville?

Philpot (5.5 mi), Thruston (6.1 mi), Yelvington (6.4 mi), Whitesville (6.6 mi), Maceo (7.3 mi).

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