Lee County's estimated 2026 population is 18,853 with a growth rate of 1.08% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lee County is the 130th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 16,594 and has seen a growth of 13.61% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lee County includes 74.3% White, 10.37% Black or African American, 3.13% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (74.3%)
Black or African American (10.37%)
Two or more races (10.22%)
Other race (3.13%)
Native American (1.93%)
Asian (0.07%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,194 | 74.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,841 | 10.37% |
| Two or more races | 1,814 | 10.22% |
| Other race | 555 | 3.13% |
| Native American | 342 | 1.93% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.07% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lee County's average per capita income is $42,090. Household income levels show a median of $66,000. The poverty rate stands at 12.22%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $87,452 | - |
| Families | $75,625 | $89,210 |
| Households | $66,000 | $79,410 |
| Non Families | $39,801 | $44,601 |
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