42635 Pine Knot, KY is a small town in McCreary County with a population of 4,591. The population density here is 187 people per square mile, which is significantly higher than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Pine Knot offers year-round outdoor activities such as hiking at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, fishing on Lake Cumberland, and hunting on the Daniel Boone National Forest. There are many local businesses here including Pine Knot Hardware & Furniture Co., Jim’s Grocery & Deli, and Steve’s Bar B Que. The town also has multiple organizations including the McCreary County Public Library and Pine Knot Tourism Commission that help to promote local events and activities. There are several annual sporting events held in Pine Knot like the Old Timers Reunion softball tournament and the Big South Fork Trail Ride that attract visitors from all around Kentucky.
The population in Pine Knot (zip 42635) is 4,591. There are 196 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Pine Knot (zip 42635) is 42.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Pine Knot (zip 42635) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Pine Knot (zip 42635)
- 37.5% are married
- 14.7% are divorced
- 34.3% are married with children
- 14.1% have children, but are single
Race in Pine Knot (zip 42635)
- 64.5% are White
- 19.3% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.6% are Native American
- 0.6% claim Other
- 12.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander