Leslie County, Kentucky

county in Kentucky, United States

Leslie County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 10,513.[1] Its county seat is Hyden.[2]

Leslie County
Leslie County courthouse in Hyden
Leslie County courthouse in Hyden
Flag of Leslie County
Map of Kentucky highlighting Leslie County
Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
Map of the United States highlighting Kentucky
Kentucky's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 37°05′N 83°23′W / 37.09°N 83.38°W / 37.09; -83.38
Country United States
State Kentucky
Founded1878
Named forPreston Leslie
SeatHyden
Largest cityHyden
Area
 • Total404 sq mi (1,050 km2)
 • Land401 sq mi (1,040 km2)
 • Water3.6 sq mi (9 km2)  0.9%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total10,513
 • Density26/sq mi (10/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district5th
Websitewww.lesliecounty.ky.gov

References

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  1. "QuickFacts: Leslie County, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-07.