City

Kite, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Knott County  ·  Kentucky

👥665Population
💰$45,500Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$59,200Median Home Value▼ 79% below avg
🎓29.1%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊14.9%Unemployment▲ 204% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.3% Female 54.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
5%
18–24
28%
25–44
16%
45–64
34%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.00
Below Poverty28.7% ▲ 187% above avg
College Grads29.1% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment14.9% ▲ 204% above avg
HS Graduate112 (34.4%)
Some College58 (17.8%)
Associates61 (18.7%)
Bachelors40 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree55 (16.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 34.4%Some College: 17.8%Associates: 18.7%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 16.9%Edu
HS Grad34.4%
Some College17.8%
Associates18.7%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate16.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.4%Renter: 21.6%Tenure
Owner78.4%
Renter21.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
36%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,500 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$59,200 ▼ 79% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units287
Vacant Units65

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
40%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Kite, KY

Kite is a city in Kentucky, located in Knott County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 665 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.9 years.

Economically, Kite is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,500 is below the national average. Approximately 28.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Kite is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $59,200, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 78.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kite is moderately educated. 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

Kite, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Kite
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41828 665 $45,500 $59,200 14.9% 29.1% 78.4%