U.S. County · Profile

Lee County

21.7KTotal Population
50Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-7.79%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Lee County has a population of 21,745 as of 2023. It is located in Virginia.

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):2.1%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White93.2%20,266
Black or African American4.2%913
Two or More Races2.1%457
Hispanic or Latino2.1%457
Asian0.3%65
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%22
Some Other Race0.1%22
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
$41,619
44.2% below national average
Per Capita Income
$23,257
39.3% below national average
Poverty Rate
26.0%
126.1% above national average
Median Age
45.2 years

Income & Poverty

$41,619Median Household Income
$23,257Per Capita Income
26.0%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$41,619$58,254
Families$56,954$68,825
Married-couple Families$56,954$63,788
Nonfamily Households$22,372$24,162

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, Virginia.

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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