Lee County, Kentucky
Lee County: County in Kentucky, United States
About
Lee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,887 and a population density of 14 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 7,268 inhabitants. Its county seat is Beattyville. The county was created 154 years ago in 1870.
Quick Facts about Lee County
| Population : | 7,268 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| Different from : | Lee County, Lee County, Lee County, Lee County, Lee County, Lee County, Lee County, Lee County, Lee County, Lee County, Lee County |
| Area : | 547 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.1% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.9% |
| Named for : | Robert E. Lee |
| Capital : | Beattyville |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1870 |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 11:54:44 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 13 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.52% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lee County is located at 37°35'41"N 83°42'59"W (37.5948000, -83.7162800). It has 5 neighbors: Breathitt County, Estill County, Jackson County, Owsley County and Wolfe County.
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The largest city of Lee County is Beattyville with a population of 1,461. . See all Lee County cities & populated places.
Lee County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lee County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Beattyville | 1,461 | County seat in Kentucky |
- Official Website
Official website of Lee County
Lee County has 5 neighbours.
- Breathitt County county in Kentucky, United States
- Estill County county in Kentucky, United States
- Jackson County county in Kentucky, United States
- Owsley County county in Kentucky, United States
- Wolfe County county in Kentucky, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Lee County decreased by 8.52% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,887 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,707 | -2.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,581 | -1.66% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,876 | -10.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,796 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,746 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,604 | -2.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,602 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,052 | 6.38% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,403 | 4.74% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,268 | -1.86% | estimation process |
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- Lee County , Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 85,466 people.
- Lee County , North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 62,353 people.
- Lee County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 33,647 people.
- Lee County , Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 33,480 people.
- Lee County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 30,234 people.
- Lee County , Virginia county in Virginia, United States with a population of 23,238 people.
- Lee County , Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 17,397 people.
- Lee County , South Carolina county in South Carolina, United States with a population of 16,701 people.
- Lee County , Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 8,513 people.
Kentucky Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 767,452 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Louisville | 760,026 | The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. |
| Fayette County | 324,735 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. |
| Meads | 288,649 | A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky. |
| Ironville | 288,649 | A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky. |
| Lexington | 225,366 | The second most populous city in Kentucky. |
| Kenton County | 167,949 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Boone County | 135,396 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Warren County | 134,510 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Hardin County | 111,309 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Daviess County | 101,978 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Madison County | 94,265 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Campbell County | 94,020 | County in northeastern Wyoming, United States |
| Bullitt County | 82,182 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Christian County | 71,478 | County in Missouri, United States |
