Lee County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lee County is located in Georgia with a total population of 33,626. It is the 57th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lee County is 37.7 years. This is about the same as the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lee County is $89,168. This is 15% higher than the state median of $77,353. It is also 10% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.7%. This is 58% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $231,800. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Lee County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lee County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 23.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 11.0%.

Education

34.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.4%. Notably, 15.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

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 Georgia 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.