Population 7,339 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lee County
Household size in Lee County
| Period | Lee County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.32 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.25 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Lee County are small: just 2.40 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.47, mirroring the country.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lee County
| Period | Lee County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.8 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.0 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.4 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
Lee County skews older than the country: its median age is 43.4, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.8, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lee County
| Period | Lee County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.9% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in Lee County (11.9%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is little changed from 2006–10, while the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lee County
Renters in Lee County
| Period | Lee County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.5% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.1% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.3% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Lee County is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About six in ten owners (59.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 3.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lee County
| Period | Lee County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.1% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.7% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.2% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Lee County: 17.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.9 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lee County
| Period | Lee County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Lee County are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. That is in line with the rest of Kentucky. The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lee County
| Period | Lee County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $316 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $462 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $571 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $548 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$232 | +$367 | +$606 |
The median renter in Lee County pays $548 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $232 a month since 2006–10, up 73%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 34.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lee County
Bachelor's degrees in Lee County
| Period | Lee County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Lee County: 9.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 1.6 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only one other Kentucky county has a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lee County
| Period | Lee County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.5% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 71.3% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 67.3% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 75.6% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.2 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a quarter of adults in Lee County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 75.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 12.2 points, in line with the national trend. Of Kentucky's 120 counties, only six have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lee County
| Period | Lee County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lee County is close to the national rate: 5.8% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Kentucky overall (5.1%). Unemployment is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lee County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County | 2.40 | 43.4 | 11.9% | 22.3% | 17.2% | 1985 | $548 | 9.2% | 75.6% | 5.8% |
| Owsley County | 2.51 | 47.4 | 8.9% | 29.9% | 23.4% | 1991 | $515 | 7.4% | 68.5% | 14.3% |
| Breathitt County | 2.40 | 43.4 | 12.1% | 23.4% | 16.9% | 1990 | $577 | 16.2% | 80.7% | 9.3% |
| Jackson County | 2.59 | 41.3 | 8.2% | 22.6% | 12.8% | 1991 | $788 | 9.5% | 76.2% | 4.4% |
| Garrard County | 2.64 | 42.1 | 9.6% | 20.1% | 8.2% | 1985 | $834 | 18.5% | 85.3% | 5.6% |
| Floyd County | 2.37 | 42.7 | 11.8% | 27.8% | 16.5% | 1982 | $736 | 16.3% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
| Lincoln County | 2.54 | 41.2 | 14.4% | 23.6% | 11.3% | 1987 | $765 | 15.7% | 83.4% | 7.1% |
| Boyle County | 2.31 | 40.7 | 11.5% | 32.0% | 8.9% | 1977 | $771 | 25.6% | 91.4% | 6.3% |
| Pike County | 2.33 | 42.5 | 9.4% | 24.7% | 15.4% | 1985 | $803 | 18.3% | 82.9% | 4.9% |
| Marion County | 2.50 | 40.7 | 12.6% | 22.3% | 9.4% | 1985 | $717 | 15.6% | 87.3% | 4.0% |
| Larue County | 2.50 | 42.2 | 11.5% | 20.6% | 10.2% | 1983 | $896 | 15.7% | 86.4% | 1.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lee County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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