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Leslie County

State:
Kentucky
County Seat:
Hyden

Leslie County's estimated 2025 population is 9,494 with a growth rate of -1.91% 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 -15.82% since that time.

9,494
Total Population
24
Population Density (mi²)
99
Population Rank (State)
-185 -1.91%
Annual Population Growth

Leslie County Population

Leslie County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White9,94696.93%
Two or more races2262.2%
Black or African American540.53%
Asian350.34%

Leslie County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

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$62,254-
Families$56,042$68,475
Households$40,176$53,558
Non Families$20,696$27,410

$35,606

Average Income

$40,176

Median Household Income

27.3%

Poverty Rate