Lee County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37105 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 65,816 | — | #834 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,387 | -13.0% | #1,606 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.5 years | +1.5% | #2,268 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $240,200 | -14.8% | #983 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,017 | -12.6% | #939 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.5% | +30.8% | #2,209 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lee County has a population of 65,816, making it the #834 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.5 years, which is 1.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lee County is $65,387, ranking #1,606 out of 3,222 counties — 13.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.5% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.
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The median home value in Lee County is $240,200 (-14.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,017/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.3%.
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87.8% of residents in Lee County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.3% below the national rate.
About Lee County, North Carolina
Lee County, North Carolina has a total population of 65,816, making it the 834th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lee County is 39.5 years, which is 1.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lee County is $65,387, which ranks #1,606 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.
The median home value in Lee County is $240,200, 14.8% below the national median. Renters in Lee County pay a median gross rent of $1,017 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lee County, 21.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.6 min.
Lee County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 55.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (21.7%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (17.2%).
All data for Lee County, North Carolina 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.