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Blackey

Kentucky · 120 residents · 0.437 sq mi
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Blackey has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,000. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 33 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $59,400. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
120
−22%since 2000
from 153 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
275 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 350 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.6
+14%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
911301692072462000201020202024Blackey
2024141
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,000
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,033
+131%since 2000
from $11,278 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.504
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information40%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing6.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,400
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$194
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $195 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.6%
−48.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
22.2% rent
Vacancy rate
20.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+5%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(151)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(120)
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
18.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.0 min
+74%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
16.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.9%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
Female
45.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.7%
−52.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blackey, Kentucky?

Blackey, Kentucky has about 120 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blackey, Kentucky?

The typical household in Blackey, Kentucky earns about $40,000 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 $59,400, and the typical rent is about $194 a month.

How educated are people in Blackey, Kentucky?

About 18.1% 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 16.8% 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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