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Lee County

Arkansas · 8,600 residents · 599.807 sq mi
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Lee County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,902. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 3,980 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $76,400. The poverty rate of 27.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,600
−32%since 2000
from 12,580 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
14 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 21 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+23%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K11K12K14K1990201020202024Lee County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,902
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,510 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,103
+83%since 2000
from $10,983 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 29.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,400
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$522
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $314 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
42.7% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+44%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40.3%(5,074)
Black56.8%(7,142)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(276)
Asian0.3%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.8%(8,022)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.8%(3,424)
Black54.2%(4,657)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(216)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other0.8%(72)
Diversity Score65.5%(5,630)
Segregation Score37.3%(3,205)
Diversity Score
65
+3%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
37
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.2%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 56.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+39%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
21.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 17.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 43.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.0%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Female
43.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−71.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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LEE COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lee County, Arkansas?

Lee County, Arkansas has about 8,600 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lee County, Arkansas?

The typical household in Lee County, Arkansas earns about $27,902 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lee County, Arkansas expensive?

In Lee County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $76,400, and the typical rent is about $522 a month.

How educated are people in Lee County, Arkansas?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lee County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lee County, Arkansas?

About 27.0% of people in Lee County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lee County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lee County, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,453 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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