Lee County, VA 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 | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,568 | 8,661,529 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 51.6 | 202.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.72% | 0.60% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 45.6 | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 8,446 | 3,324,966 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Lee County declined by 11.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 22,041 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Lee County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Lee County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $41,924 | $91,409 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.90% | 4.62% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 9.3% | 4.2% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Lee County is about 54% lower than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Lee County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $148,758 | $257,048 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $725 | $1,514 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 73.9% | 67.2% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Lee County is about 17.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $725 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Lee County spend about 38 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 158 hours, about 6.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Lee County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.9 | 23.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.9 | 46.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 158 | 194 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,894 | $6,010 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.5% | 16.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,491 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 305 | 1,531 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Virginia:
Lexington city (8.7 min), Norton city (11.5 min), Covington city (11.8 min).
Slowest:
Surry County (43.2 min), Amelia County (40.4 min), Buckingham County (38.3 min).
The average commute time in Lee County is 19 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in Virginia.
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 F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Lee County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.4% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | 2.53 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.6), Arlington County (0.6), Alexandria city (0.5).
Lowest:
Greensville County (0.2), Lunenburg County (0.2), Buchanan County (0.2).
Health
Lee County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Lee County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.0 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 22.5% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 25.9% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.8), Arlington County (0.8), Fairfax County (0.8).
Lowest:
Emporia city (0.7), Petersburg city (0.8), Galax city (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lee County, Virginia.
What is the population of Lee County, Virginia?
The population of Lee County, Virginia is 22,568, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Lee County, Virginia?
The population density of Lee County, Virginia is 51.6 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, Virginia?
The median household income in Lee County, Virginia is $41,924, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Lee County, Virginia?
The median home price in Lee County, Virginia is $148,758, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Lee County, Virginia?
The unemployment rate in Lee County, Virginia is 9.3%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.