2023 ACS Census Data · Population 33,175
Lee County is a small county in Iowa with a population of 33,175. The median household income is $59,803, 8% below the national average. The poverty rate is 13.0%, median home value is $123,600, and 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
33,175
2023 estimate
Rank #1390 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$59,803
Household
Rank #1935 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$123,600
Owner-occupied
Rank #2450 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
21.0%
Adults 25+
Rank #1700 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.
50.0%
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.
1.7%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.0%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
14% below Iowa avg·8% below national avg
Poverty Rate
21% below Iowa avg·13% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
10% below Iowa avg·0% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$32,537
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
13.0%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
57.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
23% below Iowa avg·41% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
0% above Iowa avg·12% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
0% below Iowa avg·3% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
19% below Iowa avg·4% below national avg
Housing Units
15,808
Households
14,305
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,232
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
86.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
20 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
11% below Iowa avg·13% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% above Iowa avg·6% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
11.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.0%
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