Leslie County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21131 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,079 | — | #2,476 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $35,934 | -52.2% | #3,116 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.3 years | +8.7% | #1,404 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $69,000 | -75.5% | #3,198 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $585 | -49.7% | #3,073 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 30.3% | +140.3% | #3,088 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Leslie County has a population of 10,079, making it the #2,476 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.3 years, which is 8.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Leslie County is $35,934, ranking #3,116 out of 3,222 counties — 52.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 30.3% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.
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The median home value in Leslie County is $69,000 (-75.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $585/mo and the homeownership rate is 85.5%.
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97.7% of residents in Leslie County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.5% above the national rate.
About Leslie County, Kentucky
Leslie County, Kentucky has a total population of 10,079, making it the 2,476th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Leslie County is 42.3 years, which is 8.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Leslie County is $35,934, which ranks #3,116 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 52.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 30.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.
The median home value in Leslie County is $69,000, 75.5% below the national median. Renters in Leslie County pay a median gross rent of $585 per month. The homeownership rate is 85.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Leslie County, 11.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 66.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 40.8 min.
Leslie County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 96.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.1%).
All data for Leslie 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.