41563 Shelby Gap, KY is a small mountain community with a population of 410 people and a population density of 67 people per square mile. Located in the Appalachian region, this rural community is home to a variety of businesses, organizations, and activities. Local businesses include the Shelby Gap Country Store and Deli, which offers groceries, deli items, and other goods; as well as family-run restaurants such as the Knotty Pine Cafe & Grill. Year-round outdoor activities for visitors and locals alike include fishing, camping, biking, hunting, and hiking in the nearby Daniel Boone National Forest. Other local organizations include the Machpelah Church which provides spiritual guidance to the community; as well as the Letcher County Fair Association which holds an annual event featuring carnival rides, agricultural displays, contests and competitions. For sporting events community members can attend games for their local high school teams or visit nearby cities for collegiate sports.
The population in Shelby Gap (zip 41563) is 410. There are 73 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Shelby Gap (zip 41563) is 43.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Shelby Gap (zip 41563) is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Shelby Gap (zip 41563)
- 55.5% are married
- 20.2% are divorced
- 3.4% are married with children
- 23.1% have children, but are single
Race in Shelby Gap (zip 41563)
- 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