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Lee County

Illinois · 34,145 residents · 724.769 sq mi
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Lee County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,986. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $122,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
34,145
−5%since 2000
from 36,062 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
47 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 50 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+15%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
34K34K35K36K36K1990201020202024Lee County
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,986
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,967 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,343
+57%since 2000
from $18,650 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$671
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $468 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
27.1% rent
Afford Score
2.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(32,643)
Black4.9%(1,753)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(1,147)
Asian0.6%(202)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.3%(7,328)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(28,435)
Black5.4%(1,831)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(2,324)
Asian0.7%(248)
Other1.7%(574)
Diversity Score33.4%(11,419)
Segregation Score28.5%(9,742)
Diversity Score
33
+65%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+53%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.3%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−85.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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LEE COUNTY VS
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Home value$126,900+4%
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LEE COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lee County, Illinois?

Lee County, Illinois has about 34,145 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lee County, Illinois earns about $59,986 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lee County, Illinois expensive?

In Lee County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $122,600, and the typical rent is about $671 a month.

How educated are people in Lee County, Illinois?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lee County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lee County, Illinois?

About 12.0% of people in Lee County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lee County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Lee County, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 247 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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