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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Lee County

Virginia · 24,496 residents · 435.378 sq mi
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Lee County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,618. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $34,200. The poverty rate of 28.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

24,496
+4%vs 2000
vs 23,589 in 2000
1990 – 2025
56 / sq mi
+4%vs 2000
vs 54 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.4
−11%vs 2000
vs 39.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$14,618
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,972 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,837
−42%vs 2000
vs $13,625 in 2000
US average: $14,340
28.7%
+4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$34,200
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$267
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $341 in 2000
US average: $450
75.7%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.4% in 2000
24.3% rent
2.3
+1%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(23,132)
Black0.4%(103)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(120)
Asian0.2%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(653)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(24,388)
Black0.2%(55)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(133)
Asian0.1%(14)
Other0.2%(39)
Diversity Score2.4%(595)
2
−12%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.5%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
48.0%
−12.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.7%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.8 min
+11%vs 2000
vs 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lee County, Virginia?

Lee County, Virginia has about 24,496 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Lee County, Virginia earns about $14,618 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lee County, Virginia expensive?

In Lee County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $34,200, and the typical rent is about $267 a month.

How educated are people in Lee County, Virginia?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lee County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lee County, Virginia?

About 28.7% of people in Lee County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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