Lee County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lee County is located in Texas with a total population of 17,758. It is the 133rd most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lee County is 41.4 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lee County is $66,000. This is 13% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 16% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%. This is 11% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 2% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $247,500. Housing costs are 5% lower than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lee County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 60.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 26.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (60.2% vs 39.9%). The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

18.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.2%.