City

Knifley, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Adair County  ·  Kentucky

👥812Population
💰$51,806Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂47.4Median Age
🏠$112,100Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓21.9%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊10.0%Unemployment▲ 105% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.4% Female 41.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
10%
18–24
14%
25–44
16%
45–64
35%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty16.1% ▲ 61% above avg
College Grads21.9% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment10.0% ▲ 105% above avg
HS Graduate128 (25.2%)
Some College218 (43%)
Associates50 (9.9%)
Bachelors63 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree48 (9.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 25.2%Some College: 43%Associates: 9.9%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 9.5%Edu
HS Grad25.2%
Some College43.0%
Associates9.9%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate9.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.8%Renter: 5.2%Tenure
Owner94.8%
Renter5.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,806 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$112,100 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units344
Vacant Units55

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
31%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
15%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
2%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
63%
About Knifley, KY

Knifley is a city in Kentucky, located in Adair County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 812 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.4 years.

Economically, Knifley is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,806 is below the national average. Approximately 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Knifley is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,100, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 94.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Knifley is less-educated. 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Knifley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42753 812 $51,806 $112,100 10.0% 21.9% 94.8%