Lee County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17103 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 33,869 | — | #1,369 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $70,292 | -6.5% | #1,179 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.1 years | +10.8% | #1,178 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $154,600 | -45.2% | #2,161 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $894 | -23.1% | #1,473 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.8% | -6.2% | #1,234 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lee County has a population of 33,869, making it the #1,369 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.1 years, which is 10.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lee County is $70,292, ranking #1,179 out of 3,222 counties — 6.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.8% and unemployment stands at 5.2%.
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The median home value in Lee County is $154,600 (-45.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $894/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.6%.
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96.2% of residents in Lee County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.9% above the national rate.
About Lee County, Illinois
Lee County, Illinois has a total population of 33,869, making it the 1,369th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lee County is 43.1 years, which is 10.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lee County is $70,292, which ranks #1,179 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2%.
The median home value in Lee County is $154,600, 45.2% below the national median. Renters in Lee County pay a median gross rent of $894 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lee County, 19.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.3 min.
Lee County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.6%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (5.3%).
All data for Lee County, Illinois 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.