Lee County, Kentucky

Total Population: 7,375

County Seat: Beattyville

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)93.8%
Two or More Races3.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)2.1%
Hispanic or Latino1.0%
Other Race0.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

74.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

7.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.