Lee County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05077 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,359 | — | #2,623 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $34,375 | -54.3% | #3,126 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.9 years | +7.7% | #1,513 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $75,300 | -73.3% | #3,187 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $667 | -42.6% | #2,877 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 39.4% | +213.0% | #3,159 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lee County has a population of 8,359, making it the #2,623 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lee County is $34,375, ranking #3,126 out of 3,222 counties — 54.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 39.4% and unemployment stands at 19.1%.
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The median home value in Lee County is $75,300 (-73.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $667/mo and the homeownership rate is 59.0%.
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93.6% of residents in Lee County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.0% above the national rate.
About Lee County, Arkansas
Lee County, Arkansas has a total population of 8,359, making it the 2,623rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lee County is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lee County is $34,375, which ranks #3,126 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 54.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 39.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 19.1%.
The median home value in Lee County is $75,300, 73.3% below the national median. Renters in Lee County pay a median gross rent of $667 per month. The homeownership rate is 59.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lee County, 7.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 78.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.2 min.
Lee County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 54.5% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (39.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.1%).
All data for Lee County, Arkansas 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.