Lee County's estimated 2026 population is 21,507 with a growth rate of -0.62% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lee County is the 79th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 25,606 and has seen a growth of -16.01% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 45.5 years
Female: 48.4 years
Male: 43.6 years
There are 17,904 adults, (5,064 of whom are seniors) in Lee County.
Female: 10,256 (46.8%)
Male: 11,644 (53.2%)
The racial composition of Lee County includes 92.67% White, 4.34% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,294 | 92.67% |
| Black or African American | 950 | 4.34% |
| Two or more races | 527 | 2.41% |
| Native American | 48 | 0.22% |
| Other race | 41 | 0.19% |
| Asian | 40 | 0.18% |
Lee County's average per capita income is $41,028. Household income levels show a median of $41,827. The poverty rate stands at 28.83%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $72,924 | - |
| Families | $61,824 | $71,957 |
| Households | $41,827 | $59,845 |
| Non Families | $22,711 | $35,775 |
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