2023 ACS Census Data · Population 8,511
Lee County is a small rural county in Arkansas with a population of 8,511. The median household income is $36,860, 43% below the national average. The poverty rate is 27.7%, median home value is $77,900, and 6.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 72% below the national average.
Population
8,511
2023 estimate
Rank #2610 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$36,860
Household
Rank #3097 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$77,900
Owner-occupied
Rank #3163 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
6.9%
Adults 25+
Rank #3216 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
44.0%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
1.2%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
28% below Arkansas avg·43% below national avg
Poverty Rate
50% below Arkansas avg·85% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
25% below Arkansas avg·31% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$21,687
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
27.7%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
39.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
41% below Arkansas avg·63% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
16% below Arkansas avg·31% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
13% below Arkansas avg·16% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
22% below Arkansas avg·17% below national avg
Housing Units
3,707
Households
2,641
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$953
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
80.8%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
24 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
61% below Arkansas avg·72% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
5% below Arkansas avg·7% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
17.2%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
8.3%
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