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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lee County

Georgia · 24,757 residents · 355.844 sq mi
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Lee County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,600. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 1990. Median home value is $92,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

24,757
+52%since 1990
from 16,250 in 1990
1990 – 2025
70 / sq mi
+52%since 1990
from 46 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.6
+10%since 1990
from 29.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
15K20K25K30K35K1990201020202024Lee County
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,600
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,974 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,897
+79%since 1990
from $11,106 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.2%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$92,600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $64,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$587
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $389 in 1990
US average: $602
78.3%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 77.9% in 1990
21.7% rent
1.9
−9%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(13,032)
Black19.2%(3,123)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(192)
Asian0%(3)
Diversity Score41.9%(6,816)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(20,203)
Black15.4%(3,823)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(300)
Asian0.8%(208)
Diversity Score37.2%(9,203)
37
−11%since 1990
from 42 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.0%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.3%
+11.5 ptssince 1990
from 69.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.7%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.7 min
−28%since 1990
from 17.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lee County, Georgia?

Lee County, Georgia has about 24,757 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lee County, Georgia earns about $48,600 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lee County, Georgia expensive?

In Lee County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $92,600, and the typical rent is about $587 a month.

How educated are people in Lee County, Georgia?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lee County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lee County, Georgia?

About 8.2% of people in Lee County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lee County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Lee County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,507 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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

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