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Lee County

Georgia · 33,163 residents · 355.844 sq mi
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Lee County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,338. Population has grown 34% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $166,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,163
+34%since 2000
from 24,757 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
93 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 70 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+18%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K20K25K30K35K1990201020202024Lee County
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,338
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,600 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,379
+48%since 2000
from $19,897 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,900
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$916
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $587 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+28%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lee County on RentDataNow
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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(22,758)
Black22.1%(7,331)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(953)
Asian2.6%(850)
Other2.1%(684)
Diversity Score57.4%(19,040)
Segregation Score15.6%(5,184)
Diversity Score
57
+54%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
16
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+74%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.9%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−75.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$120,200−28%
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LEE COUNTY VS
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Income$46,171−32%
Home value$118,400−29%
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LEE COUNTY VS
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Home value$134,400−19%
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LEE COUNTY VS
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Income$45,105−34%
Home value$140,200−16%
Population19,237−44%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lee County, Georgia?

Lee County, Georgia has about 33,163 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lee County, Georgia earns about $68,338 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 $166,900, and the typical rent is about $916 a month.

How educated are people in Lee County, Georgia?

About 27.1% 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 12.1% 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 16,913 residents, a change of about 104 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
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
ZIP 31763ZIP 31787ZIP 31743
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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