Leslie County, KY Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Leslie County | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,518 | 4,499,518 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 23.5 | 111.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.80% | 0.30% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.7 | 37.6 | 37.1 |
| Households | 3,909 | 1,791,595 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Leslie County has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | Leslie County | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $40,246 | $62,784 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.13% | 4.94% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.4% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Leslie County | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $17,500 | $126,174 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $519 | $933 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 82.6% | 68.3% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 04:00 PM – 11:59 PM .
| Metric | Leslie County | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 31.8 | 20.8 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 5.0% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Leslie County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Leslie County | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.3% | 24.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Health
Leslie County has a health index of D, which means it is barely healthy.
| Metric | Leslie County | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.0 | 75.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 29.7% | 23.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 32.2% | 26.0% | 19.0% |