Lee County's estimated 2026 population is 194,999 with a growth rate of 1.87% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lee County is the 8th largest county in Alabama. The 2010 population was 140,815 and has seen a growth of 38.48% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lee County includes 67.74% White, 22.33% Black or African American, 4.28% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (67.74%)
Black or African American (22.33%)
Asian (4.28%)
Two or more races (3.76%)
Other race (1.57%)
Native American (0.28%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.04%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 120,347 | 67.74% |
| Black or African American | 39,670 | 22.33% |
| Asian | 7,605 | 4.28% |
| Two or more races | 6,677 | 3.76% |
| Other race | 2,795 | 1.57% |
| Native American | 505 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 64 | 0.04% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lee County's average per capita income is $47,343. Household income levels show a median of $61,123. The poverty rate stands at 18.87%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $108,856 | $132,444 |
| Families | $88,725 | $113,908 |
| Households | $61,123 | $86,713 |
| Non Families | $30,176 | $45,129 |
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