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Lee County

Iowa · 35,862 residents · 517.55 sq mi
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Lee County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,444. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $78,900. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
35,862
−6%since 2000
from 38,052 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
69 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 74 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
+8%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K34K36K38K39K1990201020202024Lee County
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,444
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,193 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,324
+16%since 2000
from $18,430 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$507
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.3%
−35.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
25.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+10%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(35,401)
Black2.8%(1,050)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(902)
Asian0.4%(150)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.4%(5,117)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(32,833)
Black3.1%(1,094)
Hispanic / Latino3%(1,092)
Asian0.5%(181)
Other2%(709)
Diversity Score20.2%(7,250)
Diversity Score
20
+50%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+51%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.7%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lee County, Iowa?

Lee County, Iowa has about 35,862 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lee County, Iowa earns about $42,444 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lee County, Iowa expensive?

In Lee County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $78,900, and the typical rent is about $507 a month.

How educated are people in Lee County, Iowa?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lee County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lee County, Iowa?

About 13.5% of people in Lee County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lee County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Lee County, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,825 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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