Lee County, Texas's estimated 2024 population is 18,509 with a growth rate of 1.47% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lee County, Texas is the 129th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 16,594 and has seen a growth of 11.54% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 19,854 | 269 | 1.37% |
| 2028 | 19,585 | 269 | 1.39% |
| 2027 | 19,316 | 269 | 1.41% |
| 2026 | 19,047 | 269 | 1.43% |
| 2025 | 18,778 | 269 | 1.45% |
| 2024 | 18,509 | 269 | 1.47% |
| 2023 | 18,240 | 269 | 1.5% |
| 2022 | 17,971 | 292 | 1.65% |
| 2021 | 17,679 | 173 | 0.99% |
| 2020 | 17,506 | 211 | 1.22% |
| 2019 | 17,295 | 182 | 1.06% |
| 2018 | 17,113 | 9 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 17,104 | 143 | 0.84% |
| 2016 | 16,961 | 102 | 0.61% |
| 2015 | 16,859 | 245 | 1.47% |
| 2014 | 16,614 | 72 | 0.44% |
| 2013 | 16,542 | 38 | 0.23% |
| 2012 | 16,504 | -51 | -0.31% |
| 2011 | 16,555 | -39 | -0.24% |
| 2010 | 16,594 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 12,854 | 1,902 | 17.37% |
| 1980 | 10,952 | 2,904 | 36.08% |
| 1970 | 8,048 | -901 | -10.07% |
| 1960 | 8,949 | -1,195 | -11.78% |
| 1950 | 10,144 | -2,607 | -20.45% |
| 1940 | 12,751 | -639 | -4.77% |
| 1930 | 13,390 | -624 | -4.45% |
| 1920 | 14,014 | 882 | 6.72% |
| 1910 | 13,132 | -1,463 | -10.02% |
| 1900 | 14,595 | 2,643 | 22.11% |
| 1890 | 11,952 | 3,015 | 33.74% |
| 1880 | 8,937 | -10,917 | -54.99% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,194 | 74.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,841 | 10.37% |
| Two or more races | 1,814 | 10.22% |
| Other race | 555 | 3.13% |
| Native American | 342 | 1.93% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,720 | 2.58 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
| Married | 3,636 | 3.13 | 86 | 14 |
| Non Family | 1,765 | 1.09 | 74.8 | 25.2 |
| Female | 843 | 3.23 | 45 | 55 |
| Male | 476 | 2.74 | 88.2 | 11.8 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
78.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,068 | 8.47% |
| Associates Degree | 921 | 7.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,769 | 14.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 588 | 4.67% |
| High School Graduate | 4,778 | 37.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,050 | 8.33% |
| Some College | 2,430 | 19.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,328 | 7,637 | 2,069 |
| Hispanic | 2,760 | 1,481 | 103 |
| Black | 1,202 | 1,095 | 142 |
| 2+ Races | 1,029 | 608 | 43 |
| Other Race | 394 | 188 | 0 |
| Native American | 67 | 42 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.7%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 24.84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,220 | $72,026 | $50,849 |
| Graduate Degree | $106,250 | $119,889 | $72,326 |
| High School Graduate | $40,646 | $42,185 | $29,721 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,542 | $27,269 | $20,634 |
| Overall | $42,090 | $52,246 | $34,531 |
| Some College | $47,024 | $72,769 | $35,630 |
$42,090
Average Earnings
$52,246
Average Male
$34,531
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.16% of Lee County, Texas residents speak only English, while 19.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,496 | 1,006 | 22.38% |
| White | 10,588 | 616 | 5.82% |
| Black | 1,728 | 441 | 25.52% |
| Multiple | 1,737 | 395 | 22.74% |
| Native | 339 | 275 | 81.12% |
12.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.48%
Male Poverty Rate
11.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lee County, Texas is Native, with 81.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lee County, Texas is White, with 5.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.13% |
| High School | 9.6% |
| Some College | 6.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.28% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 16.83% |
| Male Employed | 9.7% |
| Female Employed | 6.3% |
| Male Unemployed | 1.75% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,625 | $89,210 |
| Households | $66,000 | $79,410 |
| Married Families | $87,452 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,801 | $44,601 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.0%
Male Marriage Rate
52.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,010
Number of Veterans
886
Male Veterans
124
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 338 |
| Vietnam | 272 |
| First Gulf War | 251 |
| Korea | 32 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 329 |
| 65 to 74 | 302 |
| 75+ | 229 |
| 55 to 64 | 113 |
| 18 to 34 | 37 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 811 | 7.66% |
| Hispanic | 229 | 7.27% |
| Black | 75 | 5.07% |
| Other Race | 56 | 13.97% |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 3.51% |
| Native American | 28 | 8.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.1%
Labor Force Participation
55.1%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.7%
Born in Lee County, Texas
92.4%
Native Born
7.6%
Foreign Born
4.92%
Non Citizen
2.68%
Naturalized
92.4% of Lee County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 76.7% having been born in Texas. 4.92% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.