Lee County's estimated 2026 population is 32,132 with a growth rate of -0.54% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lee County is the 22nd largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 35,850 and has seen a growth of -10.37% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.6 years
Female: 45.1 years
Male: 41.7 years
There are 25,904 adults, (7,309 of whom are seniors) in Lee County.
Female: 16,393 (49.8%)
Male: 16,500 (50.2%)
The racial composition of Lee County includes 91.06% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,953 | 91.06% |
| Two or more races | 1,536 | 4.67% |
| Black or African American | 815 | 2.48% |
| Other race | 348 | 1.06% |
| Asian | 185 | 0.56% |
| Native American | 35 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.06% |
Lee County's average per capita income is $46,200. Household income levels show a median of $62,382. The poverty rate stands at 13.09%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $94,014 | - |
| Families | $80,317 | $95,650 |
| Households | $62,382 | $79,169 |
| Non Families | $29,859 | $46,622 |
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