Payne Gap, KY is a small rural town located in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky. It has a population of 738 people, and a population density of 166 people per square mile. The community is made up of families that have lived in Payne Gap for generations, and there are many businesses based in the town, including a general store, a hardware store, and several restaurants. Year-round outdoor activities include camping, hiking, fishing, and exploring the nearby caves. There are also several organizations dedicated to preserving the culture and history of Payne Gap such as the Payne Gap Preservation Committee. Sporting events in town include youth baseball games on summer evenings at the local ballpark.
The population in Payne Gap is 738. There are 324 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Payne Gap is 38.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Payne Gap is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Payne Gap
- 42.6% are married
- 1.3% are divorced
- 41.7% are married with children
- 0.0% have children, but are single
Race in Payne Gap
- 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