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Blackey

Kentucky · 141 residents · 0.437 sq mi
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Blackey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $11,629. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $69,200. With a median age of 59.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
141
−8%since 2000
from 153 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
323 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 350 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.4
+42%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
911301692072462000201020202024Blackey
2024141
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$11,629
−67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,416
+37%since 2000
from $11,278 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
7.5%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
74.5%
+50.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
−1%since 2010
from 0.504 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,200
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
47.3%
−31.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
52.7% rent
Vacancy rate
1.1%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.2%
+38.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
2.0%
−55.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.0
+321%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
8
RELATED:See current rent listings in Blackey on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(151)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(141)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
+23.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
85.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−23.7 ptssince 2011
from 23.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 45.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
6.1%
−73.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
31.9%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
Female
68.1%
+29.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
−58.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
34.0%
−14.1 ptssince 2012
from 48.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−92.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
47.3%
−12.1 ptssince 2017
from 59.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blackey, Kentucky?

Blackey, Kentucky has about 141 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blackey, Kentucky?

The typical household in Blackey, Kentucky earns about $11,629 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blackey, Kentucky expensive?

In Blackey, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $69,200.

How educated are people in Blackey, Kentucky?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Blackey, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blackey, Kentucky?

About 74.5% of people in Blackey, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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