Lee County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19111 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 32,893 | — | #1,401 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,382 | -17.0% | #1,858 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.6 years | +12.1% | #1,033 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $141,400 | -49.8% | #2,372 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $835 | -28.2% | #1,855 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% | +3.9% | #1,550 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lee County has a population of 32,893, making it the #1,401 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.6 years, which is 12.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lee County is $62,382, ranking #1,858 out of 3,222 counties — 17.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.1% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
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The median home value in Lee County is $141,400 (-49.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $835/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.3%.
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94.6% of residents in Lee County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.2% above the national rate.
About Lee County, Iowa
Lee County, Iowa has a total population of 32,893, making it the 1,401st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lee County is 43.6 years, which is 12.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lee County is $62,382, which ranks #1,858 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.
The median home value in Lee County is $141,400, 49.8% below the national median. Renters in Lee County pay a median gross rent of $835 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lee County, 21.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.2 min.
Lee County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.5%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
All data for Lee County, Iowa 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.