Lee County, Kentucky
Total Population: 7,375
County Seat: Beattyville
Median Home Value
$82,100
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$34,182
Across all households
Median Age
43.4 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
18.7%
65 Years and Over
19.1%
Male
57.1%
Female
42.9%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.8%
No Health Insurance
4.9%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
74.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
7.5%
Enrolled in College (18+)
3.8%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$34,182
Mean Household Income
$50,023
Per Capita Income
$19,697
Unemployment Rate (16+)
7.0%
In Labor Force (19–64)
64.7%
SNAP / Food Stamps
30.1%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$82,100
Median Rent
$593/mo
Total Housing Units
3,227
Owner-Occupied
75.0%
Renter-Occupied
25.0%
Vacancy Rate
19.2%
Married Couple Households
42.4%
Cohabiting Couple Households
8.6%
Male Householder, No Partner
25.7%
Female Householder, No Partner
23.3%
Average Household Size
2.49
Broadband Internet Access
74.6%
Housing Built Since 2010
10.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 21129.