Lee County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51105 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 21,900 | — | #1,778 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $41,827 | -44.3% | #3,036 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.5 years | +17.0% | #675 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $98,900 | -64.9% | #3,002 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $738 | -36.5% | #2,545 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 28.8% | +128.8% | #3,073 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lee County has a population of 21,900, making it the #1,778 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.5 years, which is 17.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lee County is $41,827, ranking #3,036 out of 3,222 counties — 44.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 28.8% and unemployment stands at 9.5%.
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The median home value in Lee County is $98,900 (-64.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $738/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.0%.
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93.0% of residents in Lee County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.4% above the national rate.
About Lee County, Virginia
Lee County, Virginia has a total population of 21,900, making it the 1,778th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lee County is 45.5 years, which is 17.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lee County is $41,827, which ranks #3,036 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 44.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 28.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5%.
The median home value in Lee County is $98,900, 64.9% below the national median. Renters in Lee County pay a median gross rent of $738 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lee County, 14.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 58.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.5 min.
Lee County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (4.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.4%).
All data for Lee County, Virginia 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.