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Blackey

Kentucky · 153 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 $19,250. Population has grown 24% since 2009. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $27,200. With a median age of 41.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 43% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

153
+24%vs 2009
vs 123 in 2009
2000 – 2024
350 / sq mi
+24%vs 2009
vs 281 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
41.8
−7%vs 2009
vs 44.8 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
911301692072462000201020202024Blackey
2024141
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,250
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $41,250 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$11,278
−58%vs 2009
vs $26,553 in 2009
US average: $21,522
24.3%
+6.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$27,200
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $59,200 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$195
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $263 in 2009
US average: $602
78.5%
−8.6 ptsvs 2009
vs 87.0% in 2009
21.5% rent
1.4
−2%vs 2009
vs 1.4 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic100%(123)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(151)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
vs 0 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.8%
−10.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 15.8% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.8%
−8.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 81.2% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
5.8%
−2.1 ptsvs 2009
vs 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.4 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Blackey, Kentucky?

Blackey, Kentucky has about 153 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Blackey, Kentucky?

The typical household in Blackey, Kentucky earns about $19,250 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 $27,200, and the typical rent is about $195 a month.

How educated are people in Blackey, Kentucky?

About 5.8% 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 24.3% 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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