U.S. County · Profile

Lee County

8.2KTotal Population
13Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-34.80%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Lee County has a population of 8,201 as of 2023. It is located in Arkansas.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Lee County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.9%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
Black or African American55.3%4,535
White42.3%3,469
Hispanic or Latino2.9%238
Two or More Races1.6%131
Some Other Race0.5%41
Asian0.2%16
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%8
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Lee County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$33,801
54.7% below national average
Per Capita Income
$20,338
46.9% below national average
Poverty Rate
27.6%
140.0% above national average
Median Age
41.6 years

Income & Poverty

$33,801Median Household Income
$20,338Per Capita Income
27.6%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$33,801$56,868
Families$50,338$71,068
Married-couple Families$50,338$56,379
Nonfamily Households$17,581$18,987

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Lee County, Arkansas.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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