Fort Knox, KY Demographics

A map of Fort Knox's Population by Race

Fort Knox, Kentucky has an estimated population of 8,836, a large increase from the 7,742 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.1% White, 22.7% Hispanic, 15.3% Black, 7.5% Multiracial, 2.6% Asian, and 1.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fort Knox, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fort Knox is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Fort Knox, that probability was 66.3% in 2020 and 66.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fort Knox is ranked the 52nd most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Fort Knox was ranked the 60th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fort Knox's White Population

4,425 residents of Fort Knox, or 50.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fort Knox is significantly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Fort Knox ranks 546th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Knox's White population has grown by an estimated 10.5%. White residents' share of Fort Knox's population has decreased from 51.7% to 50.1%.

Fort Knox is less White than neighboring Muldraugh (80.8% White), Radcliff (58.4% White), Vine Grove (69.4% White), West Point (91.3% White), and Rineyville (76.9% White).

Fort Knox's Black Population

1,349 residents of Fort Knox, or 15.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fort Knox is higher than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Fort Knox ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Knox's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Fort Knox's population has decreased from 17.5% to 15.3%.

Fort Knox is more Black than neighboring Muldraugh (6.2% Black), Vine Grove (13.5% Black), West Point (0% Black), and Rineyville (6.6% Black). Fort Knox is less Black than neighboring Radcliff (22.6% Black).

Fort Knox's Asian Population

230 residents of Fort Knox, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fort Knox is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Fort Knox ranks 29th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Knox's Asian population has declined by an estimated 10.2%. Asian residents' share of Fort Knox's population has decreased from 3.3% to 2.6%.

Fort Knox is more Asian than neighboring Muldraugh (2.2% Asian), West Point (0% Asian), and Rineyville (0% Asian). Fort Knox is less Asian than neighboring Radcliff (3.3% Asian), and Vine Grove (3.9% Asian).

Fort Knox's Hispanic Population

2,004 residents of Fort Knox, or 22.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fort Knox is significantly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Fort Knox ranks 7th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Knox's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 44.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Fort Knox's population has increased from 17.9% to 22.7%.

Fort Knox is more Hispanic than neighboring Muldraugh (5.1% Hispanic), Radcliff (9.7% Hispanic), Vine Grove (5.7% Hispanic), West Point (3.7% Hispanic), and Rineyville (2.5% Hispanic).

Fort Knox's Native American/Other Population

161 residents of Fort Knox, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fort Knox is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Fort Knox ranks 5th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Knox's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 21.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fort Knox's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.8%.

Fort Knox is more Native American/Other than neighboring Muldraugh (0.5% Native American/Other), Radcliff (1.1% Native American/Other), Vine Grove (0.1% Native American/Other), West Point (0.2% Native American/Other), and Rineyville (0% Native American/Other).

Fort Knox's Multiracial Population

667 residents of Fort Knox, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fort Knox is slightly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Fort Knox ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Knox's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 24.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Fort Knox's population has increased from 6.9% to 7.5%.

Fort Knox is more Multiracial than neighboring Muldraugh (5.1% Multiracial), Radcliff (4.9% Multiracial), Vine Grove (7.3% Multiracial), and West Point (4.8% Multiracial). Fort Knox is less Multiracial than neighboring Rineyville (14% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.