Blackey, KY is a small rural town located in Letcher County. It has a population of 128 people and a population density of 323 people per square mile. The US average is 93 people per square mile. This small community offers plenty to its residents including local businesses, such as Blackey Grocery Store, Appalachian Antiques & Crafts, and the Little Shepherd Theater. Other organizations in the area include the Blackey Volunteer Fire Department and the Blackey Community Center. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking, canoeing, kayaking and camping at nearby Fishpond Lake State Park. There are also plenty of local sporting events for residents to enjoy such as baseball games with the Blackey High School Bulldogs or basketball games at the local YMCA Gym on Main Street.
The population in Blackey is 128. There are 293 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Blackey is 36.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Blackey is 3.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Blackey
- 44.1% are married
- 6.9% are divorced
- 16.3% are married with children
- 34.7% have children, but are single
Race in Blackey
- 100.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander