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Lee County

Virginia · 22,173 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 $35,006. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $85,500. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 54% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
22,173
−6%since 2000
from 23,589 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
51 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 54 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+12%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,006
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,972 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,126
+40%since 2000
from $13,625 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$551
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+5%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(20,193)
Black3.9%(868)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(476)
Asian0.2%(39)
Other1%(219)
Diversity Score17.4%(3,864)
Segregation Score69.6%(15,428)
Diversity Score
17
+530%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
70
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+44%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 46.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.7%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.4%
−72.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lee County, Virginia?

Lee County, Virginia has about 22,173 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lee County, Virginia earns about $35,006 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 $85,500, and the typical rent is about $551 a month.

How educated are people in Lee County, Virginia?

About 9.6% 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 27.5% of people in Lee County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lee County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Lee County, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,323 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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