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Blackey

County:
Letcher County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.437
State:
Kentucky

Blackey is a CDP located in Letcher County, Kentucky. Blackey has a 2026 population of 133. Blackey is currently growing at a rate of 6.4% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Blackey is $11,629 with a poverty rate of 74.47%. The median age in Blackey is 59.4 years: 59.1 years for males, and 59.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 46.9 males.

133
Total Population
304
Density (mi²)
8 6.4%
Growth

Blackey Population

Blackey Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202613386.4%
202512597.76%

Median Age

Overall: 59.4 years
Female: 59.5 years
Male: 59.1 years

Blackey Adults

There are 134 adults, (41 of whom are seniors) in Blackey.

Sex Ratio

Female: 96 (68.1%)
Male: 45 (31.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Blackey includes 100% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White141100%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White141100%

Blackey Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Blackey 's average per capita income is $11,047. Household income levels show a median of $11,629. The poverty rate stands at 74.47%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Households$11,629$20,180
Non Families$11,322$11,719
Families-$37,947
Married Families--

$11,047

Average Income

$11,629

Median Household Income

74.47%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)