40988 Stoney Fork, KY is a small rural community in the Appalachian Mountains with a population of 473 people. The population density is 21 people per square mile, much lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile. The surrounding area provides many year-round outdoor activities for residents to enjoy such as fishing, hiking, camping, and hunting. Notable local businesses include Stoney Fork General Store, J & B Grocery, Papa's Place Pizza and Oyster Bar, and Creek View Campground & Cabins. There are several organizations that support the community such as Friends of Whitley County Parks & Recreation and Blue Wolf Mountain Trails Group. Local sporting events include the Bearcat Touchdown Club 5K and 10K runs in August and the annual Turkey Trot 5k run in Thanksgiving Day.
The population in Stoney Fork (zip 40988) is 473. There are 22 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Stoney Fork (zip 40988) is 37.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Stoney Fork (zip 40988) is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Stoney Fork (zip 40988)
- 37.9% are married
- 31.0% are divorced
- 19.2% are married with children
- 12.8% have children, but are single
Race in Stoney Fork (zip 40988)
- 97.7% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.8% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander