Lee County, Georgia's estimated 2024 population is 34,066 with a growth rate of 0.57% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lee County, Georgia is the 57th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 28,417 and has seen a growth of 19.88% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 35,036 | 194 | 0.56% |
| 2028 | 34,842 | 194 | 0.56% |
| 2027 | 34,648 | 194 | 0.56% |
| 2026 | 34,454 | 194 | 0.57% |
| 2025 | 34,260 | 194 | 0.57% |
| 2024 | 34,066 | 194 | 0.57% |
| 2023 | 33,872 | 194 | 0.58% |
| 2022 | 33,678 | 469 | 1.41% |
| 2021 | 33,209 | -13 | -0.04% |
| 2020 | 33,222 | 3,177 | 10.57% |
| 2019 | 30,045 | 281 | 0.94% |
| 2018 | 29,764 | 335 | 1.14% |
| 2017 | 29,429 | 226 | 0.77% |
| 2016 | 29,203 | 12 | 0.04% |
| 2015 | 29,191 | 52 | 0.18% |
| 2014 | 29,139 | 84 | 0.29% |
| 2013 | 29,055 | 337 | 1.17% |
| 2012 | 28,718 | 133 | 0.47% |
| 2011 | 28,585 | 168 | 0.59% |
| 2010 | 28,417 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 16,250 | 4,566 | 39.08% |
| 1980 | 11,684 | 4,640 | 65.87% |
| 1970 | 7,044 | 840 | 13.54% |
| 1960 | 6,204 | -470 | -7.04% |
| 1950 | 6,674 | -1,163 | -14.84% |
| 1940 | 7,837 | -491 | -5.9% |
| 1930 | 8,328 | -2,576 | -23.62% |
| 1920 | 10,904 | -775 | -6.64% |
| 1910 | 11,679 | 1,335 | 12.91% |
| 1900 | 10,344 | 1,270 | 14% |
| 1890 | 9,074 | -1,503 | -14.21% |
| 1880 | 10,577 | 1,010 | 10.56% |
| 1870 | 9,567 | 2,371 | 32.95% |
| 1860 | 7,196 | 536 | 8.05% |
| 1850 | 6,660 | 2,140 | 47.35% |
| 1840 | 4,520 | 2,840 | 169.05% |
| 1830 | 1,680 | -33,356 | -95.2% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,816 | 69.21% |
| Black or African American | 7,825 | 23.74% |
| Two or more races | 1,022 | 3.1% |
| Asian | 887 | 2.69% |
| Other race | 397 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.05% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.01% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,806 | 2.71 | 74.8 | 25.2 |
| Married | 7,344 | 3.16 | 83.9 | 16.1 |
| Non Family | 2,450 | 1.16 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
| Female | 1,545 | 3.06 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
| Male | 467 | 2.53 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
74.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,198 | 5.63% |
| Associates Degree | 2,664 | 12.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,222 | 19.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,720 | 12.79% |
| High School Graduate | 5,776 | 27.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 515 | 2.42% |
| Some College | 4,175 | 19.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,180 | 14,071 | 4,545 |
| Black | 4,646 | 4,206 | 1,914 |
| Hispanic | 614 | 568 | 126 |
| Asian | 606 | 507 | 326 |
| 2+ Races | 416 | 404 | 104 |
| Other Race | 279 | 233 | 33 |
| Islander | 17 | 10 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 53.8%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,121 | $71,741 | $56,406 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,695 | $76,047 | $64,263 |
| High School Graduate | $40,915 | $58,223 | $26,537 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,658 | $55,386 | $40,972 |
| Overall | $53,735 | $65,382 | $42,394 |
| Some College | $42,035 | $61,481 | $35,338 |
$53,735
Average Earnings
$65,382
Average Male
$42,394
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.03% of Lee County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 5.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,124 | 1,331 | 18.68% |
| White | 22,258 | 1,170 | 5.26% |
| Asian | 887 | 162 | 18.26% |
| Multiple | 978 | 132 | 13.5% |
| Hispanic | 981 | 16 | 1.63% |
| Islander | 17 | 7 | 41.18% |
8.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.12%
Male Poverty Rate
9.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lee County, Georgia is Islander, with 41.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lee County, Georgia is Hispanic, with 1.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.82% |
| High School | 12.19% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.18% |
| Some College | 3.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 60.57% |
| Male Unemployed | 55.39% |
| Male Employed | 4.57% |
| Female Employed | 2.98% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $94,150 | $104,734 |
| Households | $83,632 | $95,557 |
| Married Families | $104,933 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,488 | $55,929 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.9%
Male Marriage Rate
59.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,176
Number of Veterans
1,754
Male Veterans
422
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 904 |
| First Gulf War | 787 |
| Vietnam | 721 |
| Korea | 47 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,006 |
| 65 to 74 | 519 |
| 75+ | 256 |
| 55 to 64 | 241 |
| 18 to 34 | 154 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,447 | 8.55% |
| Black | 685 | 11.78% |
| Hispanic | 78 | 10.83% |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 7.66% |
| Native American | 4 | 100% |
| Other Race | 4 | 1.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.7%
Labor Force Participation
62.2%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.48%
Born in Lee County, Georgia
95.69%
Native Born
4.31%
Foreign Born
1.17%
Non Citizen
3.14%
Naturalized
95.69% of Lee County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 70.48% having been born in Georgia. 1.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.