Lee County, AL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Lee County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 175,714 | 5,021,982 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 285.4 | 95.9 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.08% | 0.60% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 31.8 | 37.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 67,944 | 1,968,535 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Lee County grew by 35.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 177,663 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Lee County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Lee County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,111 | $62,318 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.48% | 4.84% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Lee County is about 2% lower than in Alabama.
Housing
| Metric | Lee County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $261,418 | $158,589 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $998 | $962 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 65.7% | 69.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Lee County is about 21.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $998 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Lee County spend about 37 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 155 hours, about 6.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Lee County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.6 | 22.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.3 | 44.1 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 155 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,813 | $5,691 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.3% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 8,815 | 8,636 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,868 | 1,193 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Alabama:
Pike County (16.0 min), Escambia County (17.5 min), Marion County (18.2 min).
Slowest:
Blount County (33.2 min), Pickens County (32.9 min), Lowndes County (32.3 min).
The average commute time in Lee County is 19 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Alabama.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Lee County has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Lee County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.6% | 24.9% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | 2.50 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Alabama:
Madison County (0.4), Shelby County (0.3), Lee County (0.3).
Lowest:
Bibb County (0.2), Barbour County (0.2), Wilcox County (0.2).
Health
Lee County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Lee County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.2 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.2% | 23.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.9% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Alabama:
Shelby County (0.8), Lee County (0.8), Baldwin County (0.8).
Lowest:
Greene County (0.7), Wilcox County (0.7), Perry County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lee County, Alabama.
What is the population of Lee County, Alabama?
The population of Lee County, Alabama is 175,714, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Lee County, Alabama?
The population density of Lee County, Alabama is 285.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Lee County, Alabama?
The median household income in Lee County, Alabama is $61,111, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Lee County, Alabama?
The median home price in Lee County, Alabama is $261,418, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Lee County, Alabama?
The unemployment rate in Lee County, Alabama is 3.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.