Lee County's estimated 2026 population is 21,818 with a growth rate of 0.09% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lee County is the 79th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 25,606 and has seen a growth of -14.79% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lee County includes 93.04% White, 4.25% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.
White (93.04%)
Black or African American (4.25%)
Two or more races (2.16%)
Native American (0.19%)
Asian (0.19%)
Other race (0.18%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,507 | 93.04% |
| Black or African American | 937 | 4.25% |
| Two or more races | 476 | 2.16% |
| Native American | 42 | 0.19% |
| Asian | 41 | 0.19% |
| Other race | 39 | 0.18% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lee County's average per capita income is $39,084. Household income levels show a median of $42,269. The poverty rate stands at 27.59%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $71,250 | - |
| Families | $60,200 | $72,515 |
| Households | $42,269 | $60,434 |
| Non Families | $22,645 | $35,601 |
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