U.S. County · Profile

Lee County

18.2KTotal Population
29Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+16.55%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Lee County has a population of 18,240 as of 2023. It is located in Texas.

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):24.8%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White77.0%14,045
Hispanic or Latino24.8%4,524
Black or African American10.5%1,915
Two or More Races8.6%1,569
Some Other Race1.9%347
American Indian/Alaska Native1.6%292
Asian0.4%73
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
$66,448
10.9% below national average
Per Capita Income
$31,001
19.1% below national average
Poverty Rate
13.2%
14.8% above national average
Median Age
41.9 years

Income & Poverty

$66,448Median Household Income
$31,001Per Capita Income
13.2%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$66,448$76,825
Families$71,999$86,642
Married-couple Families$71,999$80,639
Nonfamily Households$32,292$34,875

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, Texas.

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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