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
57th
Median Household Income $62,382 -17.0% #1,858 / 3,222
42th
Median Age 43.6 years +12.1% #1,033 / 3,222
68th
Median Home Value $141,400 -49.8% #2,372 / 3,222
26th
Median Gross Rent $835 -28.2% #1,855 / 3,222
42th
Poverty Rate 13.1% +3.9% #1,550 / 3,222
52th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.1%
Native Born
1.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$62,382 −17.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,858 of 3,222
42th percentile
Per Capita Income
$34,999 −15.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,593 of 3,222
51th percentile
Poverty Rate
13.1% +3.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,550 of 3,222
52th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.4% −16.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,630 of 3,222
49th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.7% −35.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,701 of 3,222
47th percentile
Mean Commute Time
22.2 min −19.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,501 of 3,222
22th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$141,400 −49.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,372 of 3,222
26th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$835 −28.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,855 of 3,222
42th percentile
Homeownership Rate
76.3% +18.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,294 of 3,222
60th percentile
76.3% Homeownership

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Health

94.6% of residents in Lee County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.2% above the national rate.

94.6% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.6% +3.2% vs nat'l
Rank #800 of 3,222
75th percentile

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.