Lee County, Alabama
AL · FIPS 01081 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 181,134 | — | #380 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,824 | -12.4% | #1,563 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 34.0 years | -12.6% | #3,031 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $262,200 | -7.0% | #830 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,058 | -9.0% | #825 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.9% | +50.3% | #2,562 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lee County has a population of 181,134, making it the #380 most populous county in the US. The median age is 34.0 years, which is 12.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Lee County is $65,824, ranking #1,563 out of 3,222 counties — 12.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.9% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.
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The median home value in Lee County is $262,200 (-7.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,058/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.3%.
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91.4% of residents in Lee County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.3% below the national rate.
About Lee County, Alabama
Lee County, Alabama has a total population of 181,134, making it the 380th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lee County is 34.0 years, which is 12.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lee County is $65,824, which ranks #1,563 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.
The median home value in Lee County is $262,200, 7.0% below the national median. Renters in Lee County pay a median gross rent of $1,058 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lee County, 42.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 25.7% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.6 min.
Lee County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 65.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (21.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.4%).
All data for Lee County, Alabama comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.