Lee County, Texas Population 2022
Lee County, Texas's estimated population is 17,665 with a growth rate of 0.81% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lee County, Texas is the 136th largest county in Texas. The 2010 Population was 16,591 and has seen a growth of 6.47% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 8,937 | 0.00% | |
| 1890 | 11,952 | 3,015 | 33.74% |
| 1900 | 14,595 | 2,643 | 22.11% |
| 1910 | 13,132 | -1,463 | -10.02% |
| 1920 | 14,014 | 882 | 6.72% |
| 1930 | 13,390 | -624 | -4.45% |
| 1940 | 12,751 | -639 | -4.77% |
| 1950 | 10,144 | -2,607 | -20.45% |
| 1960 | 8,949 | -1,195 | -11.78% |
| 1970 | 8,048 | -901 | -10.07% |
| 1980 | 10,952 | 2,904 | 36.08% |
| 1990 | 12,854 | 1,902 | 17.37% |
| 2010 | 16,591 | 3,737 | 29.07% |
| 2011 | 16,556 | -35 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 16,505 | -51 | -0.31% |
| 2013 | 16,545 | 40 | 0.24% |
| 2014 | 16,621 | 76 | 0.46% |
| 2015 | 16,868 | 247 | 1.49% |
| 2016 | 16,975 | 107 | 0.63% |
| 2017 | 17,109 | 134 | 0.79% |
| 2018 | 17,097 | -12 | -0.07% |
| 2019 | 17,239 | 142 | 0.83% |
| 2020 | 17,381 | 142 | 0.82% |
| 2021 | 17,523 | 142 | 0.82% |
| 2022 | 17,665 | 142 | 0.81% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,195 | 82.65% |
| Black or African American | 1,948 | 11.34% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 22 | 0.13% |
| Asian | 215 | 1.25% |
| Some Other Race | 394 | 2.29% |
| Two or More Races | 400 | 2.33% |
Lee County, Texas Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,159 | 2.71 | 80.5 |
| Married | 3,630 | 3.05 | 89.7 |
| Male | 249 | 4.88 | 68.3 |
| Female | 779 | 3.38 | 48.4 |
| Non Family | 1,501 | 1.19 | 76.9 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,104 | 9.18% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 941 | 7.82% |
| High School Graduate | 4,401 | 36.59% |
| Some College | 3,073 | 25.55% |
| Associates Degree | 829 | 6.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,135 | 9.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 546 | 4.54% |
Lee County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 82 | 82 | 64 |
| White | 8,347 | 7,507 | 1,381 |
| Black | 1,237 | 1,013 | 113 |
| Hispanic | 2,295 | 1,335 | 120 |
| 2+ Races | 275 | 95 | 3 |
| Native American | 22 | 22 | |
| Other Race | 204 | 97 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 78.05%.
$36,059
Average Earnings
$47,516
Average Male
$26,305
Average Female
Lee County, Texas Language by Age
Lee County, Texas Language
81.65% of Lee County, Texas residents speak only English, while 18.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.54% of the population.
Lee County, Texas Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,837 | 507 | 27.60% |
| Hispanic | 3,898 | 742 | 19.04% |
| Multiple | 381 | 68 | 17.85% |
| White | 10,701 | 667 | 6.23% |
| Other | 58 | NaN% |
11.50%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.55%
Male Poverty Rate
13.32%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lee County, Texas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lee County, Texas is Black, with 27.60% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lee County, Texas is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.16%.
Lee County, Texas Marital Status
Marriage Rates
54.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.0%
Male Marriage Rate
54.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Lee County, Texas Married by Age and Sex
Lee County, Texas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Lee County, Texas Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 819 | 7.31% |
| Black | 42 | 2.92% |
| Other Race | 23 | 8.52% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 6.91% |
| Hispanic | 162 | 6.02% |
Lee County, Texas Veterans by Education
4.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.3%
Labor Force Participation
58.8%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
77.45%
Born in Lee County, Texas
91.34%
Native Born
8.66%
Foreign Born
6.58%
Non Citizen
2.08%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
91.34% of Lee County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 77.45% having been born in Texas. 6.58% 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