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Lee County

Kentucky · 7,395 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 $24,699. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $65,800. The poverty rate of 32.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,395
−7%since 2000
from 7,916 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
35 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 38 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+14%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Lee County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,699
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,544 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,946
+35%since 2000
from $13,325 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 30.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$504
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $268 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
27.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+26%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lee County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(7,510)
Black3.8%(298)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(29)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.2%(810)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(6,887)
Black3.8%(280)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(60)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(274)
Diversity Score19.3%(1,426)
Segregation Score36%(2,661)
Diversity Score
19
+88%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
36
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.0%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 50.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
44.1 min
+63%since 2000
from 27.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 42.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.8%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
46.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Lee County to nearby counties

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Income$22,188−10%
Home value$80,100+22%
Population3,932−46%
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LEE COUNTY VS
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Income$46,051+86%
Home value$119,500+82%
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LEE COUNTY VS
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Income$40,309+63%
Home value$141,100+114%
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LEE COUNTY VS
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Income$30,417+23%
Home value$75,800+15%
Population6,298−14%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lee County, Kentucky?

Lee County, Kentucky has about 7,395 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lee County, Kentucky earns about $24,699 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 $65,800, and the typical rent is about $504 a month.

How educated are people in Lee County, Kentucky?

About 7.5% 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 32.2% of people in Lee County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lee County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Lee County, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 27 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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