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Lee County

State:
Kentucky
County Seat:
Beattyville

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.

7,333
Total Population
35
Population Density (mi²)
111
Population Rank (State)
20 0.27%
Annual Population Growth

Lee County Population

Lee County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Lee County includes 94.51% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White6,97094.51%
Two or more races2243.04%
Black or African American1582.14%
Other race190.26%
Native American40.05%
Asian00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Lee County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$51,438-
Families$42,516$61,705
Households$34,182$50,023
Non Families$13,893$23,457

$30,699

Average Income

$34,182

Median Household Income

28.87%

Poverty Rate