Leslie County's estimated 2026 population is 9,457 with a growth rate of -1.42% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Leslie County is the 99th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 11,278 and has seen a growth of -16.15% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Leslie County includes 96.93% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (96.93%)
Two or more races (2.2%)
Black or African American (0.53%)
Asian (0.34%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,946 | 96.93% |
| Two or more races | 226 | 2.2% |
| Black or African American | 54 | 0.53% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.34% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Leslie County's average per capita income is $35,606. Household income levels show a median of $40,176. The poverty rate stands at 27.3%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $62,254 | - |
| Families | $56,042 | $68,475 |
| Households | $40,176 | $53,558 |
| Non Families | $20,696 | $27,410 |
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