U.S. County · Profile

Lee County

7.3KTotal Population
35Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-7.86%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Lee County has a population of 7,293 as of 2023. It is located in Kentucky.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Lee County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.3%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White94.0%6,855
Two or More Races3.5%255
Hispanic or Latino2.3%168
Black or African American2.0%146
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%15
Asian0.1%7
Some Other Race0.1%7
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Lee County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$31,682
57.5% below national average
Per Capita Income
$18,651
51.3% below national average
Poverty Rate
31.4%
173.0% above national average
Median Age
41.8 years

Income & Poverty

$31,682Median Household Income
$18,651Per Capita Income
31.4%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$31,682$45,719
Families$39,402$58,383
Married-couple Families$39,402$44,130
Nonfamily Households$14,432$15,587

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Lee County, Kentucky.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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