Market insights · Kentucky
Leslie County, KY: growth, migration and housing
Leslie County has 9,627 residents, down 8.1% since 2020 (-1.3% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 101 households moved in and 116 moved out (-15 net), bringing in a net $0.2M of income. Median household income is $35,934, the median home $69,000 and median rent $585 a month.
In Kentucky: 119th of 120 counties for 5-year population growth · 90th of 120 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 113th of 120 counties for median household income · 119th of 120 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Leslie County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Perry County, KY | 23 | $0.9M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Leslie County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Perry County, KY | 32 | $1.6M |
| Laurel County, KY | 21 | $0.4M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.