Lee County, AR Demographics
What is the population of Lee County?
There are 9,877 residents in Lee County, with a median age of 45. Of this, 55.18% are males and 44.82% are females. US-born citizens make up 98.64% of the resident pool in Lee County, while non-US-born citizens account for 0.37%. Additionally, 0.98% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 8,394 people in Lee County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 9,877 | -1.8% |
| Male Population | 5,450 | -3.5% |
| Female Population | 4,427 | 0.5% |
Male Population 55.18%
Female Population 44.82%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 45 | 9.8% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 9,743 | -1.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 37 | 19.4% |
| Not Citizen | 97 | -11.8% |
Citizen U.S. Born 98.64%
Citizen not U.S. Born 0.37%
Not Citizen 0.98%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 17 | 750.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 668 | -18.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 560 | -24.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 103 | -10.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 8,394 | 2.3% |
Moved from Abroad 0.17%
Moved from Same County 6.86%
Moved from Same State 5.75%
Moved from Different State 1.06%
Same House as Last Year 86.16%
What are the employment statistics in Lee County?
White-collar workers make up 65.76% of the working population in Lee County, while blue-collar employees account for 34.24%. There are also 460 entrepreneurs in Lee County (14.89% of the workforce); 1,771 workers employed in private companies (57.31%); and 687 people working in governmental institutions (22.23%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 2,032 | -7.7% |
| Blue Collar | 1,058 | 22.3% |
White Collar 65.76%
Blue Collar 34.24%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 460 | -5.5% |
| Private Companies | 1,771 | 3.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 687 | 4.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 172 | -16.9% |
Self Employees 14.89%
Private Companies 57.31%
Governmental Workers 22.23%
Not for Profit Companies 5.57%
How many households are there in Lee County?
There are a total of 3,076 households in Lee County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 63.62% of these Lee County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 36.38%. Additionally, 26.92% of households have children and 73.08% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 3,076 | -5.1% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 1,957 | 1.6% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,119 | -15.0% |
Family Households 63.62%
Non-Family Households 36.38%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 828 | 3.2% |
| Households without Children | 2,248 | -7.9% |
Households with Children 26.92%
Households without Children 73.08%
What are the median and average incomes in Lee County?
The average annual household income in Lee County is $71,835, while the median household income sits at $48,611 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $54,166, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $43,928. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $28,660 and $29,583, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $71,835 | 10.5% |
| Median Household Income | $48,611 | 25.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | -5 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 6,047 | -1.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Lee County?
There are 4,243 housing units in Lee County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1980. Of the 3,076 occupied housing units in Lee County, 63.46% are owner-occupied, while 36.54% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 30.84% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $110,500. In general, housing costs reach $602 per month in Lee County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 4,243 | -0.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1980 | 0.2% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 344 | 26.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 117 | -5.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 536 | 3.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 848 | -5.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 684 | -24.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 590 | 10.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 617 | 22.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 324 | 1.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 181 | -6.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 2 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,076 | -5.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 1,952 | -4.4% |
| Renter Occupied | $1,124 | -6.4% |
Owner Occupied 63.46%
Renter Occupied 36.54%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 602 | -7.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,350 | -3.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $110,500 | 27.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $61,700 | 3.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $602 | 11.1% |
With Mortgage 30.84%
Without Mortgage 69.16%
What is the level of education in Lee County?
Approximately 60.92% of the population in Lee County holds a high school degree (that's 5,014 residents), while 22.5% have attained a college certificate (1,852 locals) and 5.67% have a bachelor's degree (467 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 338 | -25.1% |
| Some High School | 5,014 | 3.8% |
| Some College | 1,852 | -1.5% |
| Associate Degree | 472 | -0.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 467 | -21.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 87 | -14.7% |
No High School 4.11%
Some High School 60.92%
Some College 22.5%
Associate Degree 5.74%
Bachelor's Degree 5.67%
Graduate Degree 1.06%
What is the marital status of Lee County residents?
A total of 3,510 people in Lee County have never been married (which represents 41.81% of the total population), while 2,710 of them are wedded (32.28%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 168 (2%) and 1,408 (16.77%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 3,510 | 1.6% |
| Married | 2,710 | -6.2% |
| Separated | 168 | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 600 | -3.4% |
| Divorced | 1,408 | 1,408.0% |
Never Married 41.81%
Married 32.28%
Separated 2%
Widowed 7.15%
Divorced 16.77%
What are the most common means of transportation in Lee County?
The top three means of transportation people in Lee County use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 2,633 | -0.8% |
| Walk | 40 | 29.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Lee County by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.