40740 Lily, KY is an unincorporated community in Knox County, Kentucky. With a population of 3,169 as of 2018, it offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation as well as local businesses and organizations.
Local businesses include Lily Food Mart, which offers groceries and convenience items; the Black Horse Saloon & Grill for some freshly cooked American cuisine; and the Lily Clean & Laundry Center for dry cleaning services.
Outdoor activities in 40740 Lily are plentiful and include fishing on Pine Mountain Lake or canoeing down Clear Creek. There are also trails for hiking or mountain biking near nearby Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. Additionally, there are year-round camping spots available at Cove Lake State Park.
Other organizations in the area include the local library providing books and other resources to residents as well as the town hall hosting many community meetings throughout the year. The Knox County 4-H Union Fairgrounds provide numerous events such as horse shows, tractor pulls, and flea markets that bring people from all over Kentucky together.
Lastly, while not located directly in 40740 Lily, Knoxville's University of Tennessee Volunteers football team can often be found playing in Neyland Stadium during Fall season–providing locals with an exciting experience!
The population in Lily (zip 40740) is 3,169. There are 195 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Lily (zip 40740) is 39.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Lily (zip 40740) is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Lily (zip 40740)
- 48.3% are married
- 14.0% are divorced
- 30.8% are married with children
- 27.0% have children, but are single
Race in Lily (zip 40740)
- 96.9% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander