Lee County's estimated 2025 population is 7,333 with a growth rate of 0.27% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lee County is the 111th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 7,714 and has seen a growth of -4.94% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lee County includes 94.51% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (94.5%)
Two or more races (3.0%)
Black or African American (2.1%)
Other race (0.3%)
Native American (0.1%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,970 | 94.51% |
| Two or more races | 224 | 3.04% |
| Black or African American | 158 | 2.14% |
| Other race | 19 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lee County's average per capita income is $30,699. Household income levels show a median of $34,182. The poverty rate stands at 28.87%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $51,438 | - |
| Families | $42,516 | $61,705 |
| Households | $34,182 | $50,023 |
| Non Families | $13,893 | $23,457 |
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