Lee County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lee County is located in Alabama with a total population of 177,663. It is the 8th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lee County is 33.6 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lee County is $61,123. This is 1% lower than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.9%. This is 21% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $238,700. Housing costs are 22% higher than the state median of $195,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 65.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lee County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 21.9%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (4.2% vs 1.4%).

Education

41.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Lee County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 49% higher than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.4%. Notably, 18.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.