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Cost of living in Fort Knox summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Fort Knox. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Kentucky. Key points include:
The cost of living in Fort Knox is 99 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Fort Knox is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median income in Fort Knox is $82,663.
Fort Knox's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Fort Knox Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Fort Knox | Kentucky | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 89 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 112 | 68 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 93 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Fort Knox, KY Weather
The average high in Fort Knox is 66.1° and the average low is 45.7°.
There are 76.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.0 inches of precipitation each year with 3.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Fort Knox |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 46.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 3.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Fort Knox Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Fort Knox
The current population in Fort Knox is 8,836. The population has decreased 26.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,836 | 1.4% |
| 2023 | 8,715 | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 8,655 | -2.6% |
| 2021 | 8,888 | 0.3% |
| 2020 | 8,865 | 2.0% |
| 2019 | 8,695 | -3.0% |
| 2018 | 8,965 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 9,092 | - |
| 2016 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 9,449 | -7.7% |
| 2014 | 10,240 | -2.8% |
| 2013 | 10,536 | -3.5% |
| 2012 | 10,919 | -3.3% |
| 2011 | 11,295 | -5.3% |
| 2010 | 11,933 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fort Knox
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Fort Knox is:
50.1% White with 4,425 White residents.
15.3% African American with 1,349 African American residents.
0.5% American Indian with 46 American Indian residents.
2.6% Asian with 230 Asian residents.
1.3% Hawaiian with 115 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
7.5% Two Or More with 667 Two Or More residents.
22.7% Hispanic with 2,004 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Fort Knox | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.1% | 81.5% | 57.4% |
| African American | 15.3% | 7.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.6% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 7.5% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 22.7% | 5.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Fort Knox
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Fort Knox is 45.4% female with 4,012 female residents.
Fort Knox is 54.6% male with 4,823 male residents.
| Gender | Fort Knox | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.4% | 50.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 54.6% | 49.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fort Knox for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Fort Knox completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Fort Knox completed 9-12th grade.
13.0% of adults in Fort Knox completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Fort Knox completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Fort Knox completed associate's degree.
28.0% of adults in Fort Knox completed bachelor's degree.
19.0% of adults in Fort Knox completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Fort Knox completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Fort Knox completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Fort Knox | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 13.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 16.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 19.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Fort Knox, Kentucky
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2.1% of households in Fort Knox earn Less than $10,000.
1.6% of households in Fort Knox earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.6% of households in Fort Knox earn $15,000 to $24,999.
1.9% of households in Fort Knox earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.7% of households in Fort Knox earn $35,000 to $49,999.
25.7% of households in Fort Knox earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.2% of households in Fort Knox earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.6% of households in Fort Knox earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.1% of households in Fort Knox earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.4% of households in Fort Knox earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Fort Knox | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.1% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.6% | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.6% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.9% | 8.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.7% | 12.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 25.7% | 17.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.2% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.6% | 15.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.1% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.4% | 7.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
