McKee, Kentucky
McKee: County seat in Kentucky
About
McKee is a city located in the county of Jackson in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 800 and a population density of 133 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 773 inhabitants.
The city was created 143 years ago in 1882.
Quick Facts about McKee
| Population : | 773 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Jackson County |
| Different from : | McKee |
| Postal code : | 40447 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 606 |
| Area : | 6.04 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,030 feet / 314 meters |
| Capital city : | McKee is capital of Jackson County |
| Establishment : | April 04, 1882 (143 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 14:25:23 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 128 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.49% (2010-2020) |
Geography
McKee is located at 37°25'49"N 83°59'53"W (37.4303600, -83.9979800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of McKee decreased by 3.49% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 800 | - | census |
| 2011 | 797 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 790 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 793 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 787 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 787 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 787 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 789 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 784 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 779 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 773 | -0.78% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in McKee
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Schools in McKee
College & universities near McKee, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156295 | Berea College | Berea (KY) | 40404-2182 |
| 156620 | Eastern Kentucky University | Richmond (KY) | 40475-3102 |
| 488217 | Medical Career & Technical College | Richmond (KY) | 40475-2614 |
| 157030 | Kentucky Mountain Bible College | Jackson (KY) | 41339 |
