CITY · 1990 CENSUS
Lee
Illinois · 321 residents · 0.198 sq mi
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The short version
Lee is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $36,364. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $62,200.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 1990 – 2024
2024320
Section 02
Income & economy
$36,364
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $42,813 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Section 03
Housing
$62,200
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $101,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lee on RentDataNow
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(299)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(9)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.6%(27)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(321)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
82.6%
−9.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
No data for the years selected.
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Lee, Illinois?
Lee, Illinois has about 321 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in Lee, Illinois?
The typical household in Lee, Illinois earns about $36,364 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Lee, Illinois expensive?
In Lee, Illinois, the median home is worth about $62,200, and the typical rent is about $430 a month.
How educated are people in Lee, Illinois?
About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lee, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Lee, Illinois?
About 9.7% of people in Lee, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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