Leslie County's 2026 population is estimated at 9,457, reflecting a -1.42% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Leslie County is the 99th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 11,278 and has grown -16.15% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.3 years
Female: 43.5 years
Male: 41.7 years
There are 7,994 adults, (1,918 of whom are seniors) in Leslie County.
Female: 5,017 (49.8%)
Male: 5,062 (50.2%)
The racial composition of Leslie County includes 96.51% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,727 | 96.51% |
| Two or more races | 322 | 3.19% |
| Black or African American | 20 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.1% |
Leslie County 's average per capita income is $37,432. Household income levels show a median of $35,934. The poverty rate stands at 30.28%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $64,342 | - |
| Families | $59,821 | $72,337 |
| Households | $35,934 | $54,922 |
| Non Families | $22,259 | $27,814 |
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