Lee County's estimated 2026 population is 7,301 with a growth rate of 0.05% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lee County is the 111th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 7,714 and has seen a growth of -5.35% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.6 years
Female: 45.7 years
Male: 42 years
There are 6,009 adults, (1,435 of whom are seniors) in Lee County.
Female: 3,188 (43.4%)
Male: 4,151 (56.6%)
The racial composition of Lee County includes 93.87% White, 3.04% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,889 | 93.87% |
| Black or African American | 223 | 3.04% |
| Two or more races | 173 | 2.36% |
| Other race | 33 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.29% |
Lee County's average per capita income is $31,414. Household income levels show a median of $37,568. The poverty rate stands at 27.36%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $61,830 | - |
| Families | $53,105 | $65,379 |
| Households | $37,568 | $53,404 |
| Non Families | $14,672 | $29,668 |
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