Lee County, Alabama Population 2022
Lee County, Alabama's estimated population is 167,200 with a growth rate of 0.53% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lee County, Alabama is the 8th largest county in Alabama. The 2010 Population was 140,794 and has seen a growth of 18.76% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 21,750 | 0.00% | |
| 1880 | 27,262 | 5,512 | 25.34% |
| 1890 | 28,694 | 1,432 | 5.25% |
| 1900 | 31,826 | 3,132 | 10.92% |
| 1910 | 32,867 | 1,041 | 3.27% |
| 1920 | 32,821 | -46 | -0.14% |
| 1930 | 36,063 | 3,242 | 9.88% |
| 1940 | 36,455 | 392 | 1.09% |
| 1950 | 45,073 | 8,618 | 23.64% |
| 1960 | 49,754 | 4,681 | 10.39% |
| 1970 | 61,268 | 11,514 | 23.14% |
| 1980 | 76,283 | 15,015 | 24.51% |
| 1990 | 87,146 | 10,863 | 14.24% |
| 2010 | 140,794 | 53,648 | 61.56% |
| 2011 | 144,130 | 3,336 | 2.37% |
| 2012 | 148,567 | 4,437 | 3.08% |
| 2013 | 151,809 | 3,242 | 2.18% |
| 2014 | 154,511 | 2,702 | 1.78% |
| 2015 | 156,954 | 2,443 | 1.58% |
| 2016 | 159,168 | 2,214 | 1.41% |
| 2017 | 161,440 | 2,272 | 1.43% |
| 2018 | 163,656 | 2,216 | 1.37% |
| 2019 | 164,542 | 886 | 0.54% |
| 2020 | 165,428 | 886 | 0.54% |
| 2021 | 166,314 | 886 | 0.54% |
| 2022 | 167,200 | 886 | 0.53% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 113,894 | 69.68% |
| Black or African American | 37,121 | 22.71% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 348 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 7,131 | 4.36% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race | 1,234 | 0.75% |
| Two or More Races | 3,726 | 2.28% |
Lee County, Alabama Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 60,731 | 2.59 | 63.4 |
| Married | 28,110 | 3.22 | 85.1 |
| Male | 1,878 | 3.56 | 58.7 |
| Female | 7,693 | 3.45 | 51.2 |
| Non Family | 23,050 | 1.47 | 41.3 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,918 | 2.94% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6,651 | 6.70% |
| High School Graduate | 22,153 | 22.31% |
| Some College | 21,458 | 21.61% |
| Associates Degree | 9,956 | 10.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 19,926 | 20.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 16,253 | 16.37% |
Lee County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4,417 | 4,041 | 2,727 |
| Native American | 187 | 126 | 80 |
| White | 67,054 | 62,266 | 27,346 |
| 2+ Races | 1,405 | 1,149 | 490 |
| Hispanic | 3,111 | 2,689 | 954 |
| Black | 23,299 | 19,619 | 4,696 |
| Other Race | 830 | 791 | 107 |
| Islander | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 95.30%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 61.74%.
$39,775
Average Earnings
$46,388
Average Male
$32,326
Average Female
Lee County, Alabama Language by Age
Lee County, Alabama Language
92.79% of Lee County, Alabama residents speak only English, while 7.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.17% of the population.
Lee County, Alabama Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 100.00% |
| Black | 35,776 | 8,715 | 24.36% |
| Hispanic | 5,925 | 1,289 | 21.76% |
| Native | 338 | 63 | 18.64% |
| Multiple | 3,540 | 641 | 18.11% |
| White | 105,545 | 18,910 | 17.92% |
| Asian | 6,912 | 1,205 | 17.43% |
| Other | 356 | NaN% |
19.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.52%
Male Poverty Rate
21.19%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lee County, Alabama
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lee County, Alabama is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lee County, Alabama is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.08%.
Lee County, Alabama Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.0%
Male Marriage Rate
44.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Lee County, Alabama Married by Age and Sex
Lee County, Alabama Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Lee County, Alabama Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,191 | 7.88% |
| Black | 2,334 | 8.30% |
| Native American | 60 | 17.24% |
| Asian | 134 | 2.49% |
| Islander | 7 | 100.00% |
| Other Race | 11 | 1.00% |
| 2+ Races | 221 | 10.26% |
| Hispanic | 393 | 9.68% |
Lee County, Alabama Veterans by Education
10.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.1%
Labor Force Participation
56.9%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
51.43%
Born in Lee County, Alabama
94.47%
Native Born
5.53%
Foreign Born
3.63%
Non Citizen
1.90%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.47% of Lee County, Alabama residents were born in the United States, with 51.43% having been born in Alabama. 3.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990