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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 and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

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

Lee County Marital Status

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

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