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Lee

Illinois · 313 residents · 0.198 sq mi
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Lee is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $130,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
313
Unchangedsince 2000
from 313 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,581 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,581 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+36%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3023353684014341990201020202024Lee
2024320
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,500
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,351
+74%since 2000
from $19,709 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.8%
+30.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance19.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical15.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Information2%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,800
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $606 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
27.0% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−33%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(299)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(9)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.6%(27)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(283)
Black1.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(20)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other10%(31)
Diversity Score36.5%(114)
Diversity Score
37
+325%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
+40%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.3%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−70.0 ptssince 2013
from 77.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lee, Illinois?

Lee, Illinois has about 313 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lee, Illinois?

The typical household in Lee, Illinois earns about $82,500 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 $130,800, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Lee, Illinois?

About 10.3% 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 8.7% of people in Lee, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lee, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Lee, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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