Lee County Summary

Life in Lee County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lee County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lee County:

  • The population in Lee County is 177,663.

  • The median home value in Lee County is $337,946.

  • The median income in Lee County is $61,123.

  • The median rent in Lee County is $999.

  • The unemployment rate in Lee County is 3.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Lee County is 18.9%.

  • The average high in Lee County is 80.1° and there are 120.1 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lee County

List Of Cities & Towns in Lee County

Auburn, AL Population 78,738

Phenix City, AL Population 38,477

Opelika, AL Population 31,944

Smiths Station, AL Population 5,443

Notasulga, AL Population 1,074

Waverly, AL Population 312

Loachapoka, AL Population 218

Map Of Lee County

Lee County, AL Weather

  • The average high in Lee County is 80.1°.

  • There are 85.86 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 120.1 inches of rain each year with 0.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:24 hours of sun each day in Lee County.

StatLee County
Mean High80.1
Nice Days85.86
Rainfall120.1
Snowfall0.3
Sunny Hours5:24
80.1°
Average High
120.1
Inches of Rain

Lee County Photos

Auburnalabove
Source: Public Domain
Auburnuniversity Samfordhall
Source: Wikipedia User J. Glover (AUtiger) | CC BY-SA 2.5
Auburn Alabama City Schools Administration Building
Source: Wikipedia User Rivers A. Langley; SaveRi | CC BY-SA 3.0
Auburn Alabama Public Library
Source: Wikipedia User Rivers A. Langley; SaveRi | CC BY-SA 3.0
Ahs Library
Source: Wikipedia User Josh Lee | CC BY-SA 3.0
Big Tiger Paw
Source: Wikipedia User Josh Hallett | CC BY 2.0

Lee County Demographics

Population over time in Lee County

The current population in Lee County is 177,663. The population has increased 6.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 172,223 5.4%
2022 163,461 1.4%
2021 161,152 -

Gender in Lee County

  • Lee County is 50.6% female with 89,934 female residents.

  • Lee County is 49.4% male with 87,729 male residents.

Female
50.6% (89,934)
Male
49.4% (87,729)
Gender Lee County AL USA
Female 50.6% 51.5% 50.5%
Male 49.4% 48.5% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Lee County

Lee County is:

  • 65.9% White with 117,016 White residents.

  • 21.9% African American with 38,972 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 130 American Indian residents.

  • 4.2% Asian with 7,495 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 64 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 703 Other residents.

  • 2.2% Two Or More with 3,948 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.3% Hispanic with 9,335 Hispanic residents.

White
65.9% (117,016)
African American
21.9% (38,972)
American Indian
0.1% (130)
Asian
4.2% (7,495)
Hawaiian
0.0% (64)
Other
0.4% (703)
Two Or More
2.2% (3,948)
Hispanic
5.3% (9,335)

Table: Lee County By Race

Race Lee County AL USA
White 65.9% 63.8% 58.2%
African American 21.9% 25.9% 12.0%
American Indian 0.1% 0.3% 0.5%
Asian 4.2% 1.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.3% 0.5%
Two Or More 2.2% 2.9% 3.9%
Hispanic 5.3% 5.4% 19.0%

Household Income For Lee County, Alabama

  • 10.7% of households in Lee County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.1% of households in Lee County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.3% of households in Lee County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.1% of households in Lee County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.6% of households in Lee County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.4% of households in Lee County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Lee County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.3% of households in Lee County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.5% of households in Lee County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.6% of households in Lee County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
10.7% (19,096)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.1% (8,981)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.3% (14,807)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.1% (12,658)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.6% (20,636)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.4% (25,654)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.2% (21,648)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.3% (27,196)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.5% (13,395)
$200,000 or more
7.6% (13,586)
Income Lee County AL USA
Less than $10,000 10.7% 6.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.1% 5.0% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.3% 9.2% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.1% 8.7% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.6% 12.2% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.4% 16.8% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.2% 12.5% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.3% 15.2% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.5% 7.1% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 7.6% 7.2% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lee County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Lee County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Lee County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 22.0% of adults in Lee County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Lee County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Lee County completed associate's degree.

  • 23.0% of adults in Lee County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Lee County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Lee County completed professional degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Lee County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (3,553)
9-12th Grade
6% (10,659)
High School / GED
22% (39,085)
Some College
19% (33,755)
Associate's Degree
9% (15,989)
Bachelor's Degree
23% (40,862)
Master's Degree
13% (23,096)
Professional Degree
2% (3,553)
Doctorate Degree
4% (7,106)
Education Lee County AL USA
< 9th Grade 1% 3% 5%
9-12th Grade 6% 8% 6%
High School / GED 22% 30% 26%
Some College 19% 21% 19%
Associate's Degree 9% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 23% 17% 21%
Master's Degree 13% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 4% 1% 2%

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