U.S. County · Profile

Leslie County

9.9KTotal Population
24Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-20.52%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Leslie County has a population of 9,864 as of 2023. It is located in Kentucky.

Demographics

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

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):0.7%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White97.1%9,578
Two or More Races2.2%217
Hispanic or Latino0.7%69
Black or African American0.4%39
Asian0.2%20
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0
Some Other Race0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

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

Median Household Income
$37,019
50.4% below national average
Per Capita Income
$18,739
51.1% below national average
Poverty Rate
33.6%
192.2% above national average
Median Age
43.2 years

Income & Poverty

$37,019Median Household Income
$18,739Per Capita Income
33.6%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$37,019$48,176
Families$50,819$59,117
Married-couple Families$50,819$56,917
Nonfamily Households$21,994$23,754

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 Leslie 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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