Leslie County, Kentucky
Leslie County: county in Kentucky, United States
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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 148 years ago in 1878.
County Snapshot
Leslie County at a glance
Leslie County currently has 1 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
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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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.0941,-83.3812 |
| Named for | Preston Leslie |
| Altitude | 1,453 feet / 443 meters |
| Capital | Hyden |
| Establishment | March 29, 1878 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 00:51:16 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -17.36% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 90℉ Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
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.
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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 |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Leslie County
Official WebsiteDemographics
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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