Lee County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Name: Lee County, Arkansas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Lee County, Arkansas has a population of 8,359, the 65th most populous county in Arkansas. The median household income is $34,375 and the median home value is $75,300. The poverty rate is 39.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Lee County Quick Facts

Population 8,359

Median Household Income $34,375

Median Home Value $75,300

Poverty Rate 39.4%

Unemployment Rate 19.1%

Median Age 41.9 years

Homeownership Rate 59.0%

Affordability Ratio 2.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 7.2%

High School Graduation 79.8%

Cities/Places 6

Population 8,359 65th of 75

Median Income $34,375 43% lower than state

Poverty Rate 39.4%

Unemployment 19.1%

How Lee County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	8,511	8,359	-1.8%
Median household income	$36,860	$34,375	-6.7%
Median home value	$77,900	$75,300	-3.3%

Median Household Income

Lee

$34,375

$60,773

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Lee

$75,300

$188,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 41.9%

$25K-$50K 20.6%

$50K-$100K 21.5%

$100K+ 15.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

15.8%

$10K-$15K

11.6%

$15K-$20K

6.2%

$20K-$25K

8.4%

$25K-$30K

4.3%

$30K-$35K

4.6%

$35K-$40K

2.3%

$40K-$45K

6.1%

$45K-$50K

3.4%

$50K-$60K

9.6%

$60K-$75K

5.4%

$75K-$100K

6.6%

$100K-$125K

4.7%

$125K-$150K

3.2%

$150K-$200K

3.8%

$200K+

4.3%

Employment

19.1% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

36.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 59.0%

Renter 41.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $667/mo 23.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.9%

18-34

21.0%

35-54

27.0%

55-74

23.7%

75+

9.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 51 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Lee County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Marianna	3,417	$20,138	56.8%	$81,700
Moro	264	$41,442	15.9%	$18,100
Aubrey	139	N/A	21.6%	$81,400
Rondo	111	$35,714	10.8%	$61,700
Haynes	75	N/A	29.3%	N/A
LaGrange	53	$41,313	7.5%	N/A

Explore Arkansas Rankings

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Population Overview

Lee County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 8,359. It is the 65th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lee County is 41.9 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 38.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lee County is $34,375. This is 43% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 57% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 39.4%. This is 147% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 19.1%. This is 287% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $75,300. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Lee County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 59.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% lower than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lee County is Black or African American, making up 54.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 39.6%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (54.5% vs 14.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

7.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 72% lower than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 79.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Lee County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Arkansas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Lee County, Arkansas?

Lee County has a population of 8,359, making it the 65th most populous county in Arkansas.

What is the median income in Lee County?

The median household income in Lee County is $34,375 with a poverty rate of 39.4%.

How many cities are in Lee County, Arkansas?

Lee County contains 6 Census-designated places.