Lee County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lee County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37105
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 105
Geography
- Land Area
- 255.07 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.13 sq mi
- Total Area
- 259.20 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.476336
- Longitude
- -79.172117
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 60,945
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 46,110
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 51,168 | 84.0% |
| Hispanic | 9,784 | 16.1% |
| White | 36,847 | 60.5% |
| Black | 11,292 | 18.5% |
| Asian | 468 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 21 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 239 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 40,898 | 88.7% |
| Hispanic | 5,208 | 11.3% |
| White | 30,301 | 65.7% |
| Black | 9,254 | 20.1% |
| Asian | 679 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 511 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 212 | 0.5% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 65,816
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $67,989
- Poverty Rate
- 16.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 10,663
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 41,846 | 63.6% |
| Black | 11,685 | 17.8% |
| Asian | 579 | 0.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 35,850
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 11,843 | 33.0% |
| Republican | 10,947 | 30.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 12,812 | 35.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 16,434 | 45.8% |
| Female | 19,389 | 54.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 22,852 | 63.7% |
| Hispanic | 3,929 | 11.0% |
| Black | 7,073 | 19.7% |
| Asian | 302 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 18,813
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 52.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 13,665 | 59.8% |
| Hispanic | 957 | 24.4% |
| Black | 3,166 | 44.8% |
| Asian | 142 | 47.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 8,668 | 52.7% |
| Female | 10,142 | 52.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 10,254 (23.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 9,538 (20.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 27,166
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $219,981
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,073
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 6.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.