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Lee County

Kentucky · 7,916 residents · 208.821 sq mi
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Lee County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,544. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $39,100. The poverty rate of 30.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,916
+7%since 1990
from 7,422 in 1990
1990 – 2025
38 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 36 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
+11%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Lee County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,544
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,461 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,325
+94%since 1990
from $6,869 in 1990
US average: $21,522
30.4%
−7.0 ptssince 1990
from 37.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$39,100
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$268
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $177 in 1990
US average: $602
76.6%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 75.1% in 1990
23.4% rent
2.1
−15%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(7,380)
Black0.2%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.4%(107)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(7,510)
Black3.8%(298)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(29)
Asian0.1%(7)
Diversity Score10.2%(810)
10
+610%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.3%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
50.9%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 43.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.0 min
+8%since 1990
from 25.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lee County, Kentucky?

Lee County, Kentucky has about 7,916 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lee County, Kentucky?

The typical household in Lee County, Kentucky earns about $18,544 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lee County, Kentucky expensive?

In Lee County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $39,100, and the typical rent is about $268 a month.

How educated are people in Lee County, Kentucky?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lee County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lee County, Kentucky?

About 30.4% of people in Lee County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lee County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Lee County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 494 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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