2023 ACS Census Data · Population 10,261
Leslie County is a small county in Kentucky with a population of 10,261. The median household income is $40,176, 38% below the national average. The poverty rate is 27.3%, median home value is $74,100, and 10.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 57% below the national average.
Population
10,261
2023 estimate
Rank #2466 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$40,176
Household
Rank #3051 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$74,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #3183 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
10.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #3167 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
1.3%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
2.8%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
28% below Kentucky avg·38% below national avg
Poverty Rate
43% below Kentucky avg·82% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
16% below Kentucky avg·22% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$22,942
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
27.3%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
44.9%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
51% below Kentucky avg·65% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
33% below Kentucky avg·44% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
13% above Kentucky avg·13% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
24% above Kentucky avg·29% above national avg
Housing Units
4,913
Households
3,909
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,058
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
79.2%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
36 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
44% below Kentucky avg·57% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% below Kentucky avg·8% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
25.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
2.7%
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