Lee County, Illinois Population 2022
Lee County, Illinois's estimated population is 33,496 with a growth rate of -0.59% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lee County, Illinois is the 43rd largest county in Illinois. The 2010 Population was 35,983 and has seen a growth of -6.91% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 2,035 | 0.00% | |
| 1850 | 5,292 | 3,257 | 160.05% |
| 1860 | 17,651 | 12,359 | 233.54% |
| 1870 | 27,171 | 9,520 | 53.93% |
| 1880 | 27,491 | 320 | 1.18% |
| 1890 | 26,187 | -1,304 | -4.74% |
| 1900 | 29,894 | 3,707 | 14.16% |
| 1910 | 27,750 | -2,144 | -7.17% |
| 1920 | 28,004 | 254 | 0.92% |
| 1930 | 32,329 | 4,325 | 15.44% |
| 1940 | 34,604 | 2,275 | 7.04% |
| 1950 | 36,451 | 1,847 | 5.34% |
| 1960 | 38,749 | 2,298 | 6.30% |
| 1970 | 37,947 | -802 | -2.07% |
| 1980 | 36,328 | -1,619 | -4.27% |
| 1990 | 34,392 | -1,936 | -5.33% |
| 2010 | 35,983 | 1,591 | 4.63% |
| 2011 | 35,609 | -374 | -1.04% |
| 2012 | 35,216 | -393 | -1.10% |
| 2013 | 35,121 | -95 | -0.27% |
| 2014 | 34,910 | -211 | -0.60% |
| 2015 | 34,521 | -389 | -1.11% |
| 2016 | 34,494 | -27 | -0.08% |
| 2017 | 34,540 | 46 | 0.13% |
| 2018 | 34,296 | -244 | -0.71% |
| 2019 | 34,096 | -200 | -0.58% |
| 2020 | 33,896 | -200 | -0.59% |
| 2021 | 33,696 | -200 | -0.59% |
| 2022 | 33,496 | -200 | -0.59% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,715 | 89.80% |
| Black or African American | 1,821 | 5.32% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 57 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 228 | 0.67% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.05% |
| Some Other Race | 374 | 1.09% |
| Two or More Races | 992 | 2.90% |
Lee County, Illinois Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,634 | 2.26 | 69.6 |
| Married | 6,280 | 3 | 87.9 |
| Male | 394 | 3.56 | 62.7 |
| Female | 1,373 | 2.87 | 59.7 |
| Non Family | 5,587 | 1.2 | 51.9 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 636 | 2.54% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,968 | 7.86% |
| High School Graduate | 8,585 | 34.27% |
| Some College | 6,339 | 25.30% |
| Associates Degree | 2,836 | 11.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,096 | 12.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,592 | 6.35% |
Lee County, Illinois Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 17 | 17 | 14 |
| Asian | 136 | 121 | 47 |
| White | 21,667 | 19,978 | 4,383 |
| 2+ Races | 559 | 510 | 82 |
| Hispanic | 1,355 | 1,017 | 132 |
| Black | 1,506 | 1,008 | 99 |
| Other Race | 298 | 178 | |
| Native American | 47 | 28 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 82.35%.
$40,329
Average Earnings
$49,942
Average Male
$31,020
Average Female
Lee County, Illinois Language by Age
Lee County, Illinois Language
95.56% of Lee County, Illinois residents speak only English, while 4.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.13% of the population.
Lee County, Illinois Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 521 | 86 | 16.51% |
| White | 27,956 | 3,429 | 12.27% |
| Hispanic | 1,728 | 154 | 8.91% |
| Native | 57 | 4 | 7.02% |
| Other | 91 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 874 | 44 | 5.03% |
12.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.37%
Male Poverty Rate
12.64%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lee County, Illinois
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lee County, Illinois is Black, with 16.51% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lee County, Illinois is Multiple, with 5.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.90%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.78%.
Lee County, Illinois Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.6%
Male Marriage Rate
50.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Lee County, Illinois Married by Age and Sex
Lee County, Illinois 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 45-54.
Lee County, Illinois Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,982 | 8.05% |
| Black | 23 | 1.43% |
| 2+ Races | 50 | 7.37% |
| Hispanic | 53 | 3.45% |
Lee County, Illinois Veterans by Education
7.20%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
55.3%
Labor Force Participation
53.4%
Employment Rate
3.3%
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
81.24%
Born in Lee County, Illinois
97.22%
Native Born
2.78%
Foreign Born
1.42%
Non Citizen
1.35%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.22% of Lee County, Illinois residents were born in the United States, with 81.24% having been born in Illinois. 1.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- 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