Leslie County, Kentucky
Leslie County: County in Kentucky, United States
About
Leslie County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,310 and a population density of 11 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 9,637 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hyden. The county was created 146 years ago in 1878.
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Quick Facts about Leslie County
Population : | 9,637 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Kentucky (United States) |
Area : | 1047 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 0.9% |
Land as percent of area : | 99.1% |
Named for : | Preston Leslie |
Altitude : | 1,453 feet / 443 meters |
Capital : | Hyden |
Establishment : | March 03, 1878 |
Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
Local time : | 2/17/2025 - 7:24:46 PM |
Density : | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -17.36% (2010-2020) |
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Geography
Leslie County is located at 37°5'39"N 83°22'52"W (37.0940600, -83.3811600). It has 4 neighbors: Bell County, Clay County, Harlan County and Perry County.
Leslie County map
The largest city of Leslie County is Hyden with a population of 323. . See all Leslie County cities & populated places.
Leslie County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Leslie County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Hyden | 323 | Human settlement in Leslie County, Kentucky, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Leslie County
Leslie County has 4 neighbours.
- Bell County county in Kentucky, United States
- Clay County county in Kentucky, United States
- Harlan County county in Kentucky, United States
- Perry County county in Kentucky, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Leslie County decreased by 17.36% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 11,310 | - | census |
2011 | 11,237 | -0.65% | estimation process |
2012 | 11,140 | -0.87% | estimation process |
2013 | 10,985 | -1.41% | estimation process |
2014 | 10,830 | -1.43% | estimation process |
2015 | 10,644 | -1.75% | estimation process |
2016 | 10,431 | -2.04% | estimation process |
2017 | 10,310 | -1.17% | estimation process |
2018 | 10,151 | -1.57% | estimation process |
2019 | 9,877 | -2.77% | estimation process |
2020 | 9,637 | -2.49% | estimation process |
People born in Leslie County (1)
American basketball coach and basketball player Jim Morgan was born in Leslie County
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