Lee County, Georgia Population 2022
Lee County, Georgia's estimated population is 30,715 with a growth rate of 0.79% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lee County, Georgia is the 60th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 Population was 28,414 and has seen a growth of 8.10% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 1,680 | 0.00% | |
| 1840 | 4,520 | 2,840 | 169.05% |
| 1850 | 6,660 | 2,140 | 47.35% |
| 1860 | 7,196 | 536 | 8.05% |
| 1870 | 9,567 | 2,371 | 32.95% |
| 1880 | 10,577 | 1,010 | 10.56% |
| 1890 | 9,074 | -1,503 | -14.21% |
| 1900 | 10,344 | 1,270 | 14.00% |
| 1910 | 11,679 | 1,335 | 12.91% |
| 1920 | 10,904 | -775 | -6.64% |
| 1930 | 8,328 | -2,576 | -23.62% |
| 1940 | 7,837 | -491 | -5.90% |
| 1950 | 6,674 | -1,163 | -14.84% |
| 1960 | 6,204 | -470 | -7.04% |
| 1970 | 7,044 | 840 | 13.54% |
| 1980 | 11,684 | 4,640 | 65.87% |
| 1990 | 16,250 | 4,566 | 39.08% |
| 2010 | 28,414 | 12,164 | 74.86% |
| 2011 | 28,578 | 164 | 0.58% |
| 2012 | 28,708 | 130 | 0.45% |
| 2013 | 29,039 | 331 | 1.15% |
| 2014 | 29,122 | 83 | 0.29% |
| 2015 | 29,173 | 51 | 0.18% |
| 2016 | 29,184 | 11 | 0.04% |
| 2017 | 29,410 | 226 | 0.77% |
| 2018 | 29,751 | 341 | 1.16% |
| 2019 | 29,992 | 241 | 0.81% |
| 2020 | 30,233 | 241 | 0.80% |
| 2021 | 30,474 | 241 | 0.80% |
| 2022 | 30,715 | 241 | 0.79% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,401 | 71.97% |
| Black or African American | 6,451 | 21.69% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 35 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 676 | 2.27% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 41 | 0.14% |
| Some Other Race | 180 | 0.61% |
| Two or More Races | 951 | 3.20% |
Lee County, Georgia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,550 | 2.72 | 76.7 |
| Married | 6,482 | 3.18 | 85.7 |
| Male | 319 | 2.86 | 68.3 |
| Female | 1,487 | 3.07 | 51.1 |
| Non Family | 2,262 | 1.15 | 68.8 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 274 | 1.40% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,258 | 6.44% |
| High School Graduate | 5,730 | 29.33% |
| Some College | 4,643 | 23.77% |
| Associates Degree | 2,335 | 11.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,020 | 15.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,276 | 11.65% |
Lee County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 425 | 306 | 150 |
| Black | 4,158 | 3,725 | 1,460 |
| White | 14,147 | 13,267 | 3,532 |
| Other Race | 156 | 94 | 38 |
| Hispanic | 571 | 503 | 128 |
| 2+ Races | 315 | 293 | 32 |
| Native American | 35 | 35 | |
| Islander | 41 | 31 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 35.29%.
$44,739
Average Earnings
$51,019
Average Male
$39,457
Average Female
Lee County, Georgia Language by Age
Lee County, Georgia Language
95.53% of Lee County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 4.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.71% of the population.
Lee County, Georgia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 676 | 262 | 38.76% |
| Islander | 41 | 10 | 24.39% |
| Black | 5,753 | 1,178 | 20.48% |
| White | 20,595 | 1,857 | 9.02% |
| Other | 36 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 940 | 96 | 10.21% |
| Hispanic | 855 | 68 | 7.95% |
12.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.04%
Male Poverty Rate
12.12%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lee County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lee County, Georgia is Asian, with 38.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lee County, Georgia is Hispanic, with 7.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.39%.
Lee County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
58.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.9%
Male Marriage Rate
57.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Lee County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
Lee County, Georgia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Lee County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,472 | 9.29% |
| Black | 507 | 10.66% |
| Native American | 16 | 45.71% |
| Asian | 53 | 12.02% |
| Islander | 31 | 75.61% |
| Other Race | 15 | 8.62% |
| 2+ Races | 94 | 18.88% |
| Hispanic | 112 | 18.48% |
Lee County, Georgia Veterans by Education
4.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.40%
Veteran Disability Rate
64.1%
Labor Force Participation
60.6%
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
69.68%
Born in Lee County, Georgia
96.49%
Native Born
3.51%
Foreign Born
0.65%
Non Citizen
2.86%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.49% of Lee County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 69.68% having been born in Georgia. 0.65% 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