Lee County, Kentucky's estimated 2024 population is 7,313 with a growth rate of 0.27% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lee County, Kentucky is the 111th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 7,714 and has seen a growth of -5.2% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,413 | 20 | 0.27% |
| 2028 | 7,393 | 20 | 0.27% |
| 2027 | 7,373 | 20 | 0.27% |
| 2026 | 7,353 | 20 | 0.27% |
| 2025 | 7,333 | 20 | 0.27% |
| 2024 | 7,313 | 20 | 0.27% |
| 2023 | 7,293 | 20 | 0.27% |
| 2022 | 7,273 | -189 | -2.53% |
| 2021 | 7,462 | 94 | 1.28% |
| 2020 | 7,368 | -22 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 7,390 | 352 | 5% |
| 2018 | 7,038 | 178 | 2.59% |
| 2017 | 6,860 | -25 | -0.36% |
| 2016 | 6,885 | -138 | -1.96% |
| 2015 | 7,023 | -46 | -0.65% |
| 2014 | 7,069 | -78 | -1.09% |
| 2013 | 7,147 | -435 | -5.74% |
| 2012 | 7,582 | -124 | -1.61% |
| 2011 | 7,706 | -8 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 7,714 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 7,422 | -332 | -4.28% |
| 1980 | 7,754 | 1,167 | 17.72% |
| 1970 | 6,587 | -833 | -11.23% |
| 1960 | 7,420 | -1,319 | -15.09% |
| 1950 | 8,739 | -2,121 | -19.53% |
| 1940 | 10,860 | 1,131 | 11.63% |
| 1930 | 9,729 | -2,189 | -18.37% |
| 1920 | 11,918 | 2,387 | 25.04% |
| 1910 | 9,531 | 1,543 | 19.32% |
| 1900 | 7,988 | 1,783 | 28.73% |
| 1890 | 6,205 | 1,951 | 45.86% |
| 1880 | 4,254 | 1,199 | 39.25% |
| 1870 | 3,055 | -4,358 | -58.79% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,901 | 94.04% |
| Two or more races | 254 | 3.46% |
| Black or African American | 149 | 2.03% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.19% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.14% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,637 | 2.52 | 69.6 | 30.4 |
| Married | 1,045 | 3.49 | 86 | 14 |
| Non Family | 1,040 | 1.16 | 52.8 | 47.2 |
| Female | 335 | 3.59 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
| Male | 217 | 2.72 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
69.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 731 | 13.68% |
| Associates Degree | 292 | 5.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 275 | 5.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 117 | 2.19% |
| High School Graduate | 2,215 | 41.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 686 | 12.83% |
| Some College | 1,029 | 19.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,056 | 3,701 | 364 |
| 2+ Races | 137 | 99 | 14 |
| Black | 124 | 100 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 25 | 14 | 14 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Asian | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,349 | $35,987 | $52,958 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,988 | $69,375 | $58,452 |
| High School Graduate | $35,070 | $35,863 | $33,661 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,267 | $35,298 | $27,137 |
| Some College | $23,214 | $23,833 | $22,321 |
$32,267
Average Earnings
$35,298
Average Male
$27,137
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.28% of Lee County, Kentucky residents speak only English, while 0.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,162 | 1,977 | 32.08% |
| Hispanic | 171 | 51 | 29.82% |
| Multiple | 230 | 29 | 12.61% |
| Black | 67 | 25 | 37.31% |
31.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.91%
Male Poverty Rate
33.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lee County, Kentucky is Black, with 37.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lee County, Kentucky is Multiple, with 12.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47.02% |
| Some College | 21.4% |
| High School | 18.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 73.24% |
| Female Unemployed | 52.54% |
| Male Employed | 14.27% |
| Female Employed | 10.37% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $39,402 | $58,383 |
| Households | $31,682 | $45,719 |
| Married Families | $47,582 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,432 | $23,615 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.2%
Male Marriage Rate
40.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
386
Number of Veterans
375
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 153 |
| First Gulf War | 94 |
| Second Gulf War | 81 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 132 |
| 35 to 54 | 118 |
| 55 to 64 | 65 |
| 75+ | 59 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 368 | 6.67% |
| Native American | 14 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 56% |
| Black | 4 | 3.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.6%
Labor Force Participation
38%
Employment Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.97%
Born in Lee County, Kentucky
99.47%
Native Born
0.53%
Foreign Born
0.23%
Non Citizen
0.3%
Naturalized
99.47% of Lee County, Kentucky residents were born in the United States, with 76.97% having been born in Kentucky. 0.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.