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Lee County

Georgia · 28,298 residents · 355.844 sq mi
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Lee County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,811. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $145,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,298
+14%since 2000
from 24,757 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
80 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 70 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.0
+10%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K20K25K30K35K1990201020202024Lee County
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,811
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,600 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,867
+20%since 2000
from $19,897 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,300
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$759
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $587 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.7%
−18.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
23.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+27%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(20,203)
Black15.4%(3,823)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(300)
Asian0.8%(208)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.2%(9,203)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(21,453)
Black18.5%(5,239)
Hispanic / Latino2%(560)
Asian2.2%(609)
Other1.9%(544)
Diversity Score49.3%(13,949)
Diversity Score
49
+33%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+58%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.7%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Compare Lee County to nearby counties

LEE COUNTY VS
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Income$42,653−29%
Home value$120,200−17%
Population28,801−16%
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LEE COUNTY VS
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Income$46,171−23%
Home value$118,400−19%
Population8,656−75%
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LEE COUNTY VS
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Income$49,044−18%
Home value$134,400−8%
Population82,616+142%
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LEE COUNTY VS
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Income$45,105−25%
Home value$140,200−4%
Population19,237−44%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lee County, Georgia?

Lee County, Georgia has about 28,298 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lee County, Georgia earns about $59,811 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 $145,300, and the typical rent is about $759 a month.

How educated are people in Lee County, Georgia?

About 19.2% 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 12,048 residents, a change of about 74 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 204.03Census Tract 204.05Census Tract 204.04Census Tract 203.02Census Tract 203.01Census Tract 201.01Census Tract 201.02Census Tract 202
3 ZIP codes
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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