Pine Knot
Census-designated place in McCreary County, Kentucky
Pine Knot is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in McCreary County, Kentucky, with 1,380 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,421 ft (433 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Stearns, 2.9 miles NW.
- 1,380residents (2020 Census)
- 1,421 ftelevation · 433 m
- 6.4 sq miland area · 16.6 km²
- 215 / sq mipopulation density
- 42638main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Pine Knot
Pine Knot is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in McCreary County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 1,380 at the 2020 census, down from 1,621 in 2010.
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Pine Knot had 1,380 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,380 |
|---|---|
| Density | 215 per sq mi (83 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pine Knot at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | McCreary County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,380 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.40 sq mi (16.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,421 ft (433 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.6656° N, 84.4397° W |
| ZIP codes | 42638, 42635 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2161122 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pine Knot
- Stearns2.9 mi NW
- Whitley City4.4 mi NW
- Winfield, TN7.1 mi S
- Oneida, TN11.2 mi S
- Williamsburg16.0 mi E
- Emlyn16.7 mi E
- Helenwood, TN17.2 mi S
- Pleasant View17.3 mi E
- Huntsville, TN17.6 mi S
- Jellico, TN19.1 mi E
- Rockholds21.7 mi NE
- Robbins, TN23.0 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Pine Knot
What county is Pine Knot in?
Pine Knot is in McCreary County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Pine Knot, KY?
1,380 people lived in Pine Knot at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pine Knot, KY?
The main ZIP code is 42638. Other ZIP codes: 42635.
What is the elevation of Pine Knot?
1,421 feet (433 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pine Knot?
Stearns (2.9 mi), Whitley City (4.4 mi), Winfield (7.1 mi), Oneida (11.2 mi), Williamsburg (16.0 mi).
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