Blackey, Kentucky
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Blackey is a town located in Letcher County, Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, it had a total population of 153.
Geography
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Location of Blackey, Kentucky
Blackey is located at 37°8'25" North, 82°58'46" West (37.140413, -82.979368)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.3 km² (0.5 mi²). None of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 153 people, 65 households, and 49 families residing in the city. The population density is 120.6/km² (314.6/mi²). There are 73 housing units at an average density of 57.5/km² (150.1/mi²). The entire town is white, with the exception of two people, who are of two or more races.
There are 65 households out of which 23.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% are married couples living together, 10.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 23.1% are non-families. 21.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.35 and the average family size is 2.66.
The population is spread out with 17.0% under the age of 18, 11.8% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 34.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 86.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.4 males.
The median income for a household is $19,250, and the median income for a family is $20,625. Males have a median income of $30,536 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income is $11,278. 24.3% of the population and 22.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 28.1% of those under the age of 18 and 33.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.