Leslie County's estimated 2026 population is 9,505 with a growth rate of -1.27% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Leslie County is the 99th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 11,278 and has seen a growth of -15.72% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.3 years
Female: 43.5 years
Male: 41.7 years
There are 7,994 adults, (1,918 of whom are seniors) in Leslie County.
Female: 5,017 (49.8%)
Male: 5,062 (50.2%)
The racial composition of Leslie County includes 96.51% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,727 | 96.51% |
| Two or more races | 322 | 3.19% |
| Black or African American | 20 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.1% |
Leslie County's average per capita income is $37,432. Household income levels show a median of $35,934. The poverty rate stands at 30.28%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $64,342 | - |
| Families | $59,821 | $72,337 |
| Households | $35,934 | $54,922 |
| Non Families | $22,259 | $27,814 |
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