Leslie County, Kentucky's estimated 2024 population is 9,679 with a growth rate of -1.88% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Leslie County, Kentucky is the 99th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 11,278 and has seen a growth of -14.18% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,754 | -185 | -2.07% |
| 2028 | 8,939 | -185 | -2.03% |
| 2027 | 9,124 | -185 | -1.99% |
| 2026 | 9,309 | -185 | -1.95% |
| 2025 | 9,494 | -185 | -1.91% |
| 2024 | 9,679 | -185 | -1.88% |
| 2023 | 9,864 | -185 | -1.84% |
| 2022 | 10,049 | -231 | -2.25% |
| 2021 | 10,280 | -188 | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 10,468 | 588 | 5.95% |
| 2019 | 9,880 | -255 | -2.52% |
| 2018 | 10,135 | -188 | -1.82% |
| 2017 | 10,323 | -108 | -1.04% |
| 2016 | 10,431 | -224 | -2.1% |
| 2015 | 10,655 | -186 | -1.72% |
| 2014 | 10,841 | -154 | -1.4% |
| 2013 | 10,995 | -152 | -1.36% |
| 2012 | 11,147 | -94 | -0.84% |
| 2011 | 11,241 | -37 | -0.33% |
| 2010 | 11,278 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 13,642 | -1,240 | -8.33% |
| 1980 | 14,882 | 3,259 | 28.04% |
| 1970 | 11,623 | 682 | 6.23% |
| 1960 | 10,941 | -4,596 | -29.58% |
| 1950 | 15,537 | 556 | 3.71% |
| 1940 | 14,981 | 4,216 | 39.16% |
| 1930 | 10,765 | 668 | 6.62% |
| 1920 | 10,097 | 1,121 | 12.49% |
| 1910 | 8,976 | 2,223 | 32.92% |
| 1900 | 6,753 | 2,789 | 70.36% |
| 1890 | 3,964 | 224 | 5.99% |
| 1880 | 3,740 | -5,014 | -57.28% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,164 | 97.1% |
| Two or more races | 234 | 2.24% |
| Black or African American | 44 | 0.42% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,698 | 2.74 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Married | 1,772 | 3.32 | 92.2 | 7.8 |
| Non Family | 1,374 | 1.16 | 81.3 | 18.7 |
| Female | 438 | 5.05 | 79.5 | 20.5 |
| Male | 114 | 3.8 | 96.5 | 3.5 |
3.57
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
86.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 811 | 11.22% |
| Associates Degree | 488 | 6.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 518 | 7.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 317 | 4.39% |
| High School Graduate | 2,991 | 41.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 491 | 6.79% |
| Some College | 1,611 | 22.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,074 | 5,780 | 809 |
| 2+ Races | 92 | 92 | 0 |
| Asian | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Black | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 15 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,972 | $48,750 | $51,061 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,162 | $0 | $53,125 |
| High School Graduate | $33,655 | $34,830 | $22,639 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,699 | $42,356 | $22,969 |
| Some College | $29,375 | $48,594 | $21,994 |
$32,699
Average Earnings
$42,356
Average Male
$22,969
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.59% of Leslie County, Kentucky residents speak only English, while 1.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,778 | 3,370 | 34.47% |
| Black | 14 | 11 | 78.57% |
33.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.62%
Male Poverty Rate
36.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Leslie County, Kentucky is Black, with 78.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Leslie County, Kentucky is White, with 34.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.71% |
| High School | 33.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.96% |
| Some College | 16.71% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 74.58% |
| Female Employed | 17.74% |
| Male Employed | 14% |
| Male Unemployed | 5.14% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,819 | $59,117 |
| Households | $37,019 | $48,176 |
| Married Families | $55,326 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,994 | $28,511 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.2%
Male Marriage Rate
42.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
307
Number of Veterans
298
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 66 |
| Vietnam | 49 |
| Korea | 46 |
| World War II | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 123 |
| 65 to 74 | 82 |
| 75+ | 81 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 307 | 3.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
64.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.8%
Labor Force Participation
39.4%
Employment Rate
10%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
91.46%
Born in Leslie County, Kentucky
99.68%
Native Born
0.32%
Foreign Born
0.1%
Non Citizen
0.23%
Naturalized
99.68% of Leslie County, Kentucky residents were born in the United States, with 91.46% having been born in Kentucky. 0.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.