Lee County's 2026 population is estimated at 70,769, reflecting a 1.6% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Lee County is the 41st largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 57,879 and has grown 22.27% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.5 years
Female: 40.6 years
Male: 38.2 years
There are 50,229 adults, (11,283 of whom are seniors) in Lee County.
Female: 33,281 (50.6%)
Male: 32,535 (49.4%)
The racial composition of Lee County includes 63.58% White, 17.75% Black or African American, 6.66% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41,846 | 63.58% |
| Black or African American | 11,685 | 17.75% |
| Two or more races | 7,161 | 10.88% |
| Other race | 4,382 | 6.66% |
| Asian | 579 | 0.88% |
| Native American | 155 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.01% |
Lee County 's average per capita income is $43,353. Household income levels show a median of $65,387. The poverty rate stands at 16.47%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,409 | $108,341 |
| Families | $72,030 | $91,379 |
| Households | $65,387 | $81,746 |
| Non Families | $42,420 | $53,668 |
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