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Blackey

Kentucky · 109 residents · 0.437 sq mi
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Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 44 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $50,600. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 31.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
109
−29%since 2000
from 153 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
249 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 350 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.2
+20%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
911301692072462000201020202024Blackey
2024141
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$18,834
+67%since 2000
from $11,278 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
2.3%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance50%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical50%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,600
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
76.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
23.7% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(105)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(1)
Diversity Score3%(3)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.1%
+30.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
62.3%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
94.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
25.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−23.7 ptssince 2011
from 23.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
25.4%
−20.4 ptssince 2011
from 45.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.9%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
Female
41.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.6%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blackey, Kentucky?

Blackey, Kentucky has about 109 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Blackey, Kentucky expensive?

In Blackey, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $50,600.

How educated are people in Blackey, Kentucky?

About 36.1% 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 31.8% 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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