Lee County's estimated 2026 population is 70,769 with a growth rate of 1.6% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lee County is the 41st largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 57,879 and has seen a growth of 22.27% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lee County includes 65.68% White, 18.58% Black or African American, 4.96% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (65.68%)
Black or African American (18.58%)
Two or more races (9.42%)
Other race (4.96%)
Asian (1.23%)
Native American (0.13%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42,408 | 65.68% |
| Black or African American | 11,995 | 18.58% |
| Two or more races | 6,081 | 9.42% |
| Other race | 3,202 | 4.96% |
| Asian | 793 | 1.23% |
| Native American | 86 | 0.13% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lee County's average per capita income is $42,300. Household income levels show a median of $63,060. The poverty rate stands at 15.47%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,645 | $104,111 |
| Families | $68,608 | $89,662 |
| Households | $63,060 | $79,634 |
| Non Families | $40,627 | $49,904 |
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