Lee County, Alabama
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lee County
- State
- Alabama
- FIPS Code
- 01081
- State FIPS
- 01
- County FIPS
- 081
Geography
- Land Area
- 607.56 sq mi
- Water Area
- 8.29 sq mi
- Total Area
- 615.85 sq mi
- Latitude
- 32.604064
- Longitude
- -85.353048
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 172,206
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 135,079
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 165,535 | 96.1% |
| Hispanic | 6,671 | 3.9% |
| White | 118,458 | 68.8% |
| Black | 39,356 | 22.9% |
| Asian | 3,626 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 87 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 56 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 412 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 131,361 | 97.2% |
| Hispanic | 3,721 | 2.8% |
| White | 96,362 | 71.3% |
| Black | 30,955 | 22.9% |
| Asian | 2,886 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 949 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 53 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 250 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 181,134
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $70,489
- Poverty Rate
- 18.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 32,859
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 120,001 | 66.2% |
| Black | 40,057 | 22.1% |
| Asian | 7,858 | 4.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 111,476
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 39,498 | 35.4% |
| Republican | 63,119 | 56.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 8,859 | 7.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 52,384 | 47.0% |
| Female | 59,078 | 53.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 73,278 | 65.7% |
| Hispanic | 2,888 | 2.6% |
| Black | 26,767 | 24.0% |
| Asian | 1,975 | 1.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 40,098
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 36.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 29,165 | 39.8% |
| Hispanic | 645 | 22.3% |
| Black | 7,613 | 28.4% |
| Asian | 407 | 20.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 18,336 | 35.0% |
| Female | 21,760 | 36.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 19,439 (18.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 47,791 (43.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 79,619
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $265,171
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,147
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.7%
- Work From Home
- 9.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.