Lee County, AL

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2021 Population

172,223

5.36% 1-year growth

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

1.85% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

19.9%

2.87% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$57,191

8.05% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$186,600

7.43% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

79,359

5.21% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Lee County, AL had a population of 172k people with a median age of 33 and a median household income of $57,191. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Lee County, AL grew from 163,461 to 172,223, a 5.36% increase and its median household income grew from $52,930 to $57,191, a 8.05% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lee County, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (22.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.29%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.36%), and White (Hispanic) (2.19%).

None of the households in Lee County, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.5% of the residents in Lee County, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lee County, AL are Auburn University (8,031 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Lee County, AL was $186,600, and the homeownership rate was 64.1%.

Most people in Lee County, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Lee County, AL was 2 cars per household.

Lee County, AL borders Chambers County, AL, Macon County, AL, Russell County, AL, Tallapoosa County, AL, Harris County, GA, and Muscogee County, GA.

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Population & Diversity

Lee County, AL is home to a population of 172k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.68% of Lee County, AL residents were born outside of the country (9.79k people).

In 2021, there were 3.04 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (116k people) in Lee County, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 38k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.4k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.5%

2021 Citizenship

96.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.5% of Lee County, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Lee County, AL was 96.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lee County, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lee County, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
116k ± 375
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
38k ± 710
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
7.4k ± 174

3.8%

Hispanic Population

6.55k people

3.8% of the people in Lee County, AL are hispanic (6.55k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lee County, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Alabama.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
47,376 ± 5,318 people
Guatemala
14,765 ± 2,979 people
Korea
9,877 ± 2,438 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 47,376 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 14,765 and Korea with 9,877.

Foreign-Born Population

5.68%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

9.79k people

5.53%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

9.04k people

As of 2021, 5.68% of Lee County, AL residents (9.79k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lee County, AL was 5.53%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lee County, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
3,111 ± 504
Vietnam
2,532 ± 370
Gulf War (1990s)
2,126 ± 491

Lee County, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.23 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lee County, AL employs 79.4k people. The largest industries in Lee County, AL are Educational Services (14,813 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,619 people), and Manufacturing (9,468 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($55,864), Public Administration ($53,563), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,970).

Males in Alabama have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,361. The income inequality in Alabama (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

79.4k

2021 Value

± 2,676

5.21%

1 Year growth

± 4.48%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lee County, AL grew at a rate of 5.21%, from 75.4k employees to 79.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lee County, AL, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (8,756 people), Management Occupations (8,317 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,065 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lee County, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alabama (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

79.4k

2021 Value

± 2,676

5.21%

1 Year growth

± 4.48%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lee County, AL grew at a rate of 5.21%, from 75.4k employees to 79.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lee County, AL, are Educational Services (14,813 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,619 people), and Manufacturing (9,468 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lee County, AL, though some of these residents may live in Lee County, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,848

Median earning men ± $1,775

$30,428

Median earning women ± $1,173

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($76,635), Information ($65,032), and Public Administration ($57,724).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($49,625), Information ($47,731), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,523).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

959
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
704
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
622
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.26M
Manufacturing
$451k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$244k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $48.2B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($20.5B) and Mixed freight ($19.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Alabama products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$267B

2020 Value in Alabama

$540B

Projected 2050 Value in Alabama

102% growth

In 2020, total outbound Alabama trade was $267B. This is expected to increase 102% to $540B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Alabama trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$30.3B
Florida
$20.6B
Tennessee
$13B

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $30.3B, followed by Florida with $20.6B and Tennessee and $13B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Alabama shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Lee County, AL went to Donald J. Trump with 59.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39%), followed by Other (1.91%).

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (59.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (39%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.91%)
Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Lee County, AL went to Donald J. Trump with 59.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39%), followed by Other (1.91%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Lee County, AL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Alabama

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Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Katie Britt

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Lee County, AL awarded 8,031 degrees. The student population of Lee County, AL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 15,681 male students and 15,845 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lee County, AL are White (6,143 and 84.8%), followed by Black or African American (432 and 5.96%), Hispanic or Latino (277 and 3.82%), and Asian (183 and 2.53%).

The largest universities in Lee County, AL by number of degrees awarded are Auburn University (8,031 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Lee County, AL are General Business Administration & Management (560 and 6.97%), General Marketing & Marketing Management (301 and 3.75%), and General Biomedical Sciences (286 and 3.56%).

The median tuition cost in Lee County, AL for a public four year colleges is $10,080 for in-state students and $30,240 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Lee County, AL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 71.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 27%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 31,526 (49.7% men and 50.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 31,526 students enrolled in Lee County, AL, 49.7% men and 50.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 24,624 records, of which 51.4% were women and 48.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Finance
264 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
309 degree-majors awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
301 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Lee County, AL was General Finance with 264 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Lee County, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Auburn University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

8,031 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Auburn University with 8,031 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 3,926 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lee County, AL, which is 0.956 times less than the 4,105 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 6,143 degrees mean that there were 14.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 432 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($10,080) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,746) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.898% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.82% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.21M), Some college (906k), and Secondary Education (641k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lee County, AL was $186,600 in 2021, which is 0.762 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $173,700 to $186,600, a 7.43% increase. The homeownership rate in Lee County, AL is 64.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Lee County, AL have an average commute time of 22.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lee County, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lee County, AL is $57,191. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Lee County, AL was Census Tract 412 with a value of $80,238, followed by Census Tract 420.03 and Census Tract 420.02, with respective values of $76,339 and $76,263.

In 2022, 19% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lee County, AL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.298%.

Housing

Property

$186,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,670

$40,438

Median Property Taxes

±$1,784

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lee County, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lee County, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

64.1%

Homeownership

2021

67.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 64.1% of the housing units in Lee County, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lee County, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 412
Census Tract 420.03
Census Tract 420.02

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lee County, AL was Census Tract 412 with a value of $80,238, followed by Census Tract 420.03 and Census Tract 420.02, with respective values of $76,339 and $76,263.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Lee County, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$57,191

Median Household Income

± $3,176

63.1k

Number of Households

± 2,272

In 2021, the median household income of the 63.1k households in Lee County, AL grew to $57,191 from the previous year's value of $52,930.

The following chart displays the households in Lee County, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lee County, AL is from Alabama.

0.458

2021 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.458

2020 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2021, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0218% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Alabama across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.4%)
Carpooled (8.48%)
Worked At Home (5.28%)

In 2021, 82.4% of workers in Lee County, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.48%) and those who worked at home (5.28%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lee County, AL have a shorter commute time (22.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.73% of the workforce in Lee County, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lee County, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lee County, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lee County, AL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 19% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lee County, AL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.298%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

19.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lee County, AL (33.1k out of 166k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lee County, AL is White, followed by Black and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 16.8% of the children was living in poverty in Lee County, AL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 416 in Lee County, AL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 178 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

91.9% of the population of Lee County, AL has health coverage, with 52.6% on employee plans, 11% on Medicaid, 9.15% on Medicare, 15.4% on non-group plans, and 3.75% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lee County, AL see 2057 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.38% increase from the previous year (1952 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3148 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 937 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,057 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lee County, AL

Primary care physicians in Lee County, AL see an average of 2,057 patients per year. This represents a 5.38% increase from the previous year (1,952 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lee County, AL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.9% under 18 years, 29% between 18 and 34 years, 34.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.09%

Uninsured

52.6%

Employer Coverage

11%

Medicaid

9.15%

Medicare

15.4%

Non-Group

3.75%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lee County, AL grew by 3.52% from 7.82% to 8.09%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lee County, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 64.8 in Lee County, AL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Lee County, AL.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 33.6% in Lee County, AL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Lee County, AL.

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