U.S. County · Profile

Lee County

33.7KTotal Population
46Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-6.68%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Lee County has a population of 33,654 as of 2023. It is located in Illinois.

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):6.8%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White88.1%29,649
Hispanic or Latino6.8%2,288
Black or African American5.3%1,784
Two or More Races5.0%1,683
Some Other Race1.0%337
Asian0.6%202
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%0
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
$64,588
13.4% below national average
Per Capita Income
$33,491
12.6% below national average
Poverty Rate
12.5%
8.7% above national average
Median Age
42.8 years

Income & Poverty

$64,588Median Household Income
$33,491Per Capita Income
12.5%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$64,588$82,936
Families$84,695$101,968
Married-couple Families$84,695$94,858
Nonfamily Households$35,565$38,410

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, Illinois.

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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