Lee County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48287 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,971 | — | #1,990 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $76,371 | +1.6% | #757 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.6 years | +9.5% | #1,334 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $267,800 | -5.0% | #794 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,067 | -8.3% | #796 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% | -10.1% | #1,097 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lee County has a population of 17,971, making it the #1,990 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.6 years, which is 9.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lee County is $76,371, ranking #757 out of 3,222 counties — 1.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.3% and unemployment stands at 6.5%.
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The median home value in Lee County is $267,800 (-5.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,067/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.8%.
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83.9% of residents in Lee County have health insurance coverage, which is 8.5% below the national rate.
About Lee County, Texas
Lee County, Texas has a total population of 17,971, making it the 1,990th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lee County is 42.6 years, which is 9.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lee County is $76,371, which ranks #757 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5%.
The median home value in Lee County is $267,800, 5.0% below the national median. Renters in Lee County pay a median gross rent of $1,067 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lee County, 20.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 83.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.5 min.
Lee County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 59.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (26.6%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (9.6%).
All data for Lee County, Texas 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.