Lee County's 2026 population is estimated at 7,337, reflecting a 0.16% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Lee County is the 111th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 7,714 and has grown -4.89% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.6 years
Female: 45.7 years
Male: 42 years
There are 6,009 adults, (1,435 of whom are seniors) in Lee County.
Female: 3,188 (43.4%)
Male: 4,151 (56.6%)
The racial composition of Lee County includes 93.87% White, 3.04% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,889 | 93.87% |
| Black or African American | 223 | 3.04% |
| Two or more races | 173 | 2.36% |
| Other race | 33 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.29% |
Lee County 's average per capita income is $31,414. Household income levels show a median of $37,568. The poverty rate stands at 27.36%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $61,830 | - |
| Families | $53,105 | $65,379 |
| Households | $37,568 | $53,404 |
| Non Families | $14,672 | $29,668 |
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