Lee County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21129 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,339 | — | #2,712 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $37,568 | -50.0% | #3,100 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.6 years | +12.1% | #1,034 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $83,900 | -70.2% | #3,140 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $603 | -48.2% | #3,049 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 27.4% | +117.2% | #3,045 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lee County has a population of 7,339, making it the #2,712 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.6 years, which is 12.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lee County is $37,568, ranking #3,100 out of 3,222 counties — 50.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 27.4% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.
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The median home value in Lee County is $83,900 (-70.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $603/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.7%.
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94.3% of residents in Lee County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.8% above the national rate.
About Lee County, Kentucky
Lee County, Kentucky has a total population of 7,339, making it the 2,712th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lee County is 43.6 years, which is 12.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lee County is $37,568, which ranks #3,100 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 50.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 27.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.
The median home value in Lee County is $83,900, 70.2% below the national median. Renters in Lee County pay a median gross rent of $603 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lee County, 9.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 72.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 41.7 min.
Lee County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (3.0%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
All data for Lee County, Kentucky comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.