Lee County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Lee County, Texas has a population of 17,971, the 133rd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $76,371 and the median home value is $267,800. The poverty rate is 11.3%.

Lee County Quick Facts

Population 17,971

Median Household Income $76,37190% MOE ±$8,546

Median Home Value $267,80090% MOE ±$14,204

Poverty Rate 11.3%90% MOE ±3.4 pts

Unemployment Rate 6.5%90% MOE ±3.0 pts

Median Age 42.6 years90% MOE ±0.6 years

Homeownership Rate 77.8%90% MOE ±5.0 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.9%90% MOE ±3.7 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 83.4%

Cities/Places 3

Population 17,971 133rd of 254

Median Income $76,371 3% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.3%

Unemployment 6.5%

How Lee County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	17,058	17,971	+5.4%
Median household income	$67,374	$76,371	No clear change (+13.4%)
Median home value¹	$170,699	$267,800	+56.9%
Median gross rent	$1,074	$1,067	No clear change (-0.7%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Lee

$76,371

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Lee

$267,800

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.7%

$25K-$50K 16.6%

$50K-$100K 27.9%

$100K+ 38.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.9%

$10K-$15K

5.1%

$15K-$20K

3.0%

$20K-$25K

4.7%

$25K-$30K

3.5%

$30K-$35K

3.3%

$35K-$40K

2.3%

$40K-$45K

4.3%

$45K-$50K

3.3%

$50K-$60K

6.8%

$60K-$75K

8.9%

$75K-$100K

12.1%

$100K-$125K

16.3%

$125K-$150K

7.1%

$150K-$200K

8.1%

$200K+

7.4%

Employment

6.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

59.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.8%

Renter 22.2%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,067/mo 16.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.3%

18-34

18.0%

35-54

25.6%

55-74

27.0%

75+

8.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Lee County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Giddings	5,151	$72,913	14.4%	$252,300
Lexington	1,365	$56,354	15.6%	$175,000
Dime Box	145	$88,750	2.1%	N/A

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Population Overview

Lee County is located in Texas with a total population of 17,971. It is the 133rd most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lee County is 42.6 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lee County is $76,371. This is 3% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 5% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.3%. This is 18% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.5%. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $267,800. Housing costs are 6% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% 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 59.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 26.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (59.9% vs 39.1%). The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

20.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.4%.

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 Texas 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, Texas?

Lee County has a population of 17,971, making it the 133rd most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Lee County?

The median household income in Lee County is $76,371 with a poverty rate of 11.3%.

How many cities are in Lee County, Texas?

Lee County contains 3 Census-designated places.