2023 ACS Census Data · Population 17,758
Lee County is a small county in Texas with a population of 17,758. The median household income is $66,000, near the national median. The poverty rate is 12.2%, median home value is $247,500, and 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 22% below the national average.
Population
17,758
2023 estimate
Rank #1993 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$66,000
Household
Rank #1358 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$247,500
Owner-occupied
Rank #793 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
18.7%
Adults 25+
Rank #2145 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.
50.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
7.6%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
19.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.7%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
2% above Texas avg·1% above national avg
Poverty Rate
18% above Texas avg·18% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
1% above Texas avg·1% 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 →
$31,961
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
12.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
58.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
44% above Texas avg·18% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
9% above Texas avg·13% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
8% above Texas avg·7% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
13% below Texas avg·10% below national avg
Housing Units
7,924
Households
6,720
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 →
$1,813
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
82.4%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
33 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
13% below Texas avg·22% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% below Texas avg·6% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
12.2%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
21.9%
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