Leslie County GIS Maps
Leslie County, Kentucky, has 10,513 residents and covers 400.9 square miles. The population declined 7% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Leslie County is 21131.
Hyden is the county's largest population center. Leslie County also includes 18 zip codes, 1 public school district and 13 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Leslie County Trends
- Population
- 10,513▾
- Median Home Value
- $74,100▾
- K-12 Enrollment
- 1,538▾
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Leslie County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Leslie County Population
Leslie County had 10,513 residents in 2020. That was 7% lower than in 2010. Leslie County had 1,888 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 26 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Hyden, Wooton and Stinnett.
Population Trend in Leslie County KY
Leslie County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Leslie County Zip Codes
Leslie County has 18 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Hyden (41749), Wooton (41776) and Stinnett (40868). Hyden is the largest zip by population, with about 3,176 residents or 30% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 53% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Leslie County KY
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41749 | Hyden | 3,176 | ▾ -10.7% |
| 41776 | Wooton | 1,378 | ▾ -8.7% |
| 40868 | Stinnett | 1,019 | ▾ -7.4% |
| 41777 | Yeaddiss | 881 | ▾ -7% |
| 40827 | Essie | 657 | ▾ -2.5% |
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Leslie County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Leslie County Demographics
Leslie County has a median age of 42.2, which makes the county a little older than Kentucky overall. About 21.4% of residents are under 18, while 18.9% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 30.1% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 10.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 27%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Leslie County KY
Median Age
42.2
Under 18
21.4%
Age 65+
18.9%
Bachelor's+
10.4%
Leslie County School Districts
Leslie County is served by 1 public school district with 1,538 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Leslie County KY
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie County School District | 1,538 | 100% | ▾ -6.7% |
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Leslie County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Leslie County Housing & Real Estate
Leslie County has a median home value of $74,100 and a median gross rent of $520. About 83% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Kentucky median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $134,225 and homes spent about 65 days on the market.
Leslie County Housing Mix
Leslie County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Leslie County Housing Trends
Leslie County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Leslie County, KY
Leslie County has 290 business listings across 123 categories. The largest categories in Leslie County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (31, 10.7%), River (15, 5.2%), and Post Offices (13, 4.5%). The full Leslie County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Leslie County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Leslie County, KY
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 31 | 10.7% |
| River | 15 | 5.2% |
| Post Offices | 13 | 4.5% |
| Gas Stations | 12 | 4.1% |
| Convenience Stores | 10 | 3.4% |
| Auto Repair | 7 | 2.4% |
| Elementary School | 7 | 2.4% |
| Grocery Stores | 6 | 2.1% |
| Discount Store | 6 | 2.1% |
| Baptist Church | 6 | 2.1% |
Leslie County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Leslie Mountain Arts | Advertising Agency | Hyden |
| Leslie County E-911 Dispatch | Ambulance And Ems Services | Hyden |
| Leslie County Animal Shelter | Animal Shelters | Leslie County |
| Mary Breckinridge Housing, Inc. | Apartments | Hyden |
| YODY-Fit Diện Là Chuẩn 500 | Arts And Crafts | |
| The Exchange Network | ATMs | Hyden |
| Hunt Brothers Pizza | Auto Body Shop | Hoskinston |
| Advance Auto Parts | Automotive Parts And Accessories | Hyden |
| Davidsons Garage | Auto Repair | Hyden |
| Wilkies Atv & Bike Shop | Automotive Services And Repair | Hyden |
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Leslie County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Leslie County Basemaps
Leslie County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Leslie County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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