Lee County's estimated 2026 population is 32,110 with a growth rate of -0.41% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lee County is the 22nd largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 35,850 and has seen a growth of -10.43% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lee County includes 91.61% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (91.61%)
Two or more races (4.46%)
Black or African American (2.79%)
Other race (0.61%)
Asian (0.44%)
Native American (0.07%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,391 | 91.61% |
| Two or more races | 1,479 | 4.46% |
| Black or African American | 924 | 2.79% |
| Other race | 203 | 0.61% |
| Asian | 145 | 0.44% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lee County's average per capita income is $42,180. Household income levels show a median of $59,803. The poverty rate stands at 13.04%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,477 | - |
| Families | $77,943 | $90,833 |
| Households | $59,803 | $74,428 |
| Non Families | $29,150 | $43,886 |
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