Blackey is a part of the Letcher County region/metro area of Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the city had a population of 153 and it has a land area of 0.5 square miles. The majority of the population is from the ages of 25 to 64 and the median income for a house is $19,250. Blackey was founded in 1908 when resident, Jim Brown established a post office and named it "Blackey" after his brother's nickname. Attractions in Blackey include the C. B. Caudill Store & History Center, which acts as a community center. Businesses in Blackey include Rebrown Consultants Llc, a branch of Csx Transportation, Inc, and Myrt's Atv Parts.