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 156 years ago in 1870.
County Snapshot
Lee County at a glance
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Kentucky counties
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BeattyvillePopulation 1,461
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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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.5948,-83.7163 |
| Named for | Robert E. Lee |
| Capital | Beattyville |
| Establishment | January 29, 1870 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 23:32:20 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 13 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -8.52% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 63℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
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 |
Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 2 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Lee County
Official WebsiteDemographics
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 |
Other places with the same name (11)
- Lee County, Florida county in Florida, United States with a population of 790,767 people.
- Lee County, Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 166,831 people.
- 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 |