Lee County, Kentucky (Formed 1870) Land Area Year Population (sq.mi) Density 2010 7,887 208.9 37.8 2000 7,916 209.9 37.7 1990 7,422 209.9 35.4 1980 7,754 209.9 36.9 1970 6,587 209.9 31.4 1960 7,420 209.9 35.4 1950 8,739 209.9 41.6 1940 10,860 209.9 51.7 1930 9,729 209.9 46.4 1920 11,918 209.9 56.8 1910 9,531 199.0 47.9 1900 7,988 200.0 39.9 1890 6,205 200.0 31.0 1880 4,254 207.1 20.5