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Leslie County

Kentucky · 10,513 residents · 400.878 sq mi
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Leslie County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,038. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 1,888 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $69,000. The poverty rate of 31.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,513
−15%since 2000
from 12,401 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
26 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 31 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+19%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K12K13K14K1990201020202024Leslie County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,038
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,546 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,011
+73%since 2000
from $10,429 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 32.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing11.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,000
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$491
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $278 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
19.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+19%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(12,232)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(77)
Asian0.1%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(252)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(10,170)
Black0.4%(39)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(72)
Asian0.1%(15)
Other2.5%(258)
Diversity Score8.8%(929)
Segregation Score28.5%(2,999)
Diversity Score
9
+335%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.6%
+25.2 ptssince 2000
from 52.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.1 min
+57%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 39.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.6%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leslie County, Kentucky?

Leslie County, Kentucky has about 10,513 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Leslie County, Kentucky earns about $36,038 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leslie County, Kentucky expensive?

In Leslie County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $69,000, and the typical rent is about $491 a month.

How educated are people in Leslie County, Kentucky?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Leslie County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leslie County, Kentucky?

About 31.5% of people in Leslie County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leslie County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Leslie County, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,129 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 9201.01Census Tract 9203Census Tract 9201.02Census Tract 9202
18 ZIP codes
ZIP 41749ZIP 40868ZIP 41777ZIP 40827ZIP 41776ZIP 41764ZIP 41766ZIP 41714ZIP 40840ZIP 41775ZIP 40858ZIP 41762ZIP 40874ZIP 40844ZIP 40803ZIP 40808ZIP 40816ZIP 40979
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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