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World Population Review
Lee County, Texas Population 2021
Lee County, Texas's estimated population is 17,523 with a growth rate of 0.82% 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 5.62% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,523 | 142 | 0.82% |
| 2020 | 17,381 | 142 | 0.82% |
| 2019 | 17,239 | 142 | 0.83% |
| 2018 | 17,097 | -12 | -0.07% |
| 2017 | 17,109 | 134 | 0.79% |
| 2016 | 16,975 | 107 | 0.63% |
| 2015 | 16,868 | 247 | 1.49% |
| 2014 | 16,621 | 76 | 0.46% |
| 2013 | 16,545 | 40 | 0.24% |
| 2012 | 16,505 | -51 | -0.31% |
| 2011 | 16,556 | -35 | -0.21% |
| 2010 | 16,591 | 3,737 | 29.07% |
| 1990 | 12,854 | 1,902 | 17.37% |
| 1980 | 10,952 | 2,904 | 36.08% |
| 1970 | 8,048 | -901 | -10.07% |
| 1960 | 8,949 | -1,195 | -11.78% |
| 1950 | 10,144 | -2,607 | -20.45% |
| 1940 | 12,751 | -639 | -4.77% |
| 1930 | 13,390 | -624 | -4.45% |
| 1920 | 14,014 | 882 | 6.72% |
| 1910 | 13,132 | -1,463 | -10.02% |
| 1900 | 14,595 | 2,643 | 22.11% |
| 1890 | 11,952 | 3,015 | 33.74% |
| 1880 | 8,937 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.82%
County Website
State
Founded
1874
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
16,591
Growth Since 2010
5.62%
Lee County, Texas Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,945 | 81.75% |
| Black or African American | 1,917 | 11.24% |
| Some Other Race | 846 | 4.96% |
| Asian | 182 | 1.07% |
| Two or More Races | 168 | 0.98% |
Lee County, Texas Population by Race
Lee County, Texas Population Pyramid $2021
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Lee County, Texas Population by Age
Lee County, Texas Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,036 | 2.74 | 80.6 |
| Married | 3,462 | 3.14 | 92 |
| Non Family | 1,551 | 1.2 | 73 |
| Female | 721 | 3.35 | 49.2 |
| Male | 302 | 4.72 | 62.6 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
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Lee County, Texas Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 813 | 7.01% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 968 | 8.35% |
| High School Graduate | 4,191 | 36.15% |
| Some College | 3,018 | 26.04% |
| Associates Degree | 906 | 7.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,198 | 10.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 498 | 4.30% |
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Lee County, Texas Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Lee County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,061 | 7,287 | 1,407 |
| Hispanic | 2,118 | 1,393 | 133 |
| Black | 1,303 | 1,063 | 101 |
| Other Race | 368 | 248 | |
| Asian | 72 | 72 | 51 |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 14 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 70.83%.
Lee County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
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$36,285
Average Earnings
$46,346
Average Male
$24,877
Average Female
Lee County, Texas Earnings by Educational Attainment
Lee County, Texas Language by Age
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Lee County, Texas Language
82.40% of Lee County, Texas residents speak only English, while 17.60% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.06% of the population.
Lee County, Texas Language
Lee County, Texas Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,662 | 831 | 7.79% |
| Hispanic | 3,882 | 674 | 17.36% |
| Black | 1,775 | 525 | 29.58% |
| Other | 793 | 196 | 24.72% |
| Multiple | 140 | 49 | 35.00% |
12.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.29%
Male Poverty Rate
13.26%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lee County, Texas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lee County, Texas is Multiple, with 35.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lee County, Texas is White, with 7.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.94%.
Lee County, Texas Poverty
Lee County, Texas Poverty Rate by Education
Lee County, Texas Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
53.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.0%
Male Marriage Rate
54.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Lee County, Texas Married by Age and Sex
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Lee County, Texas 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 55-64.
Lee County, Texas Marital Status by Race
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Lee County, Texas Marital Status
Lee County, Texas Veterans by War
Lee County, Texas Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,021 | 9.29% |
| Hispanic | 135 | 5.15% |
| Black | 54 | 3.63% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 40.00% |
Lee County, Texas Veterans by Race
Lee County, Texas Veterans by Education
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5.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
Lee County, Texas Veterans by Education
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60.9%
Labor Force Participation
59.3%
Employment Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
Lee County, Texas Employment by Age
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Lee County, Texas Employment by Race
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Lee County, Texas Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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91.61%
Native Born
8.39%
Foreign Born
6.75%
Non Citizen
1.64%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
91.61% of Lee County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 76.23% having been born in Texas. 6.75% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Lee County, Texas Place of Birth
- 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