Leslie County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Leslie County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21131
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 131
Geography
- Land Area
- 400.88 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.52 sq mi
- Total Area
- 404.40 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.087846
- Longitude
- -83.388617
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 10,078
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 7,994
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 10,070 | 99.9% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 0.1% |
| White | 9,787 | 97.1% |
| Black | 18 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 35 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 7,986 | 99.9% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0.0% |
| White | 7,724 | 96.6% |
| Black | 17 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 197 | 2.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 38 | 0.5% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 10,079
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $42,285
- Poverty Rate
- 29.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,947
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,727 | 96.5% |
| Black | 20 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 7,038
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 652 | 9.3% |
| Republican | 6,136 | 87.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 119 | 1.7% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,386 | 48.1% |
| Female | 3,652 | 51.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,742 | 95.8% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 0.6% |
| Black | 4 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 46 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 2,758
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 39.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,657 | 39.4% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 29.5% |
| Black | 3 | 75.0% |
| Asian | 20 | 43.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,321 | 39.0% |
| Female | 1,437 | 39.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,091 (29.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 829 (11.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 4,925
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $71,226
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $581
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.4%
- Work From Home
- 3.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.