Lee County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lee County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21129
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 129
Geography
- Land Area
- 208.82 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.44 sq mi
- Total Area
- 211.26 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.608116
- Longitude
- -83.719248
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 7,305
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 5,971
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 7,259 | 99.4% |
| Hispanic | 48 | 0.7% |
| White | 6,897 | 94.4% |
| Black | 223 | 3.1% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 5,954 | 99.7% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 0.3% |
| White | 5,659 | 94.8% |
| Black | 193 | 3.2% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 90 | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 12 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 7,339
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $40,783
- Poverty Rate
- 23.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,707
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,889 | 93.9% |
| Black | 223 | 3.0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 4,668
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,318 | 28.2% |
| Republican | 3,112 | 66.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 106 | 2.3% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,266 | 48.5% |
| Female | 2,402 | 51.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,356 | 93.3% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 0.6% |
| Black | 19 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 55 | 1.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 2,037
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 43.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,905 | 43.7% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 26.7% |
| Black | 4 | 21.1% |
| Asian | 35 | 63.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 992 | 43.8% |
| Female | 1,045 | 43.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,656 (30.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 508 (9.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 3,229
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $83,201
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $590
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 72.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 7.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.