Overview
- County Name
- Lee County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48287
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 287
Geography
- Land Area
- 629.04 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5.07 sq mi
- Total Area
- 634.11 sq mi
- Latitude
- 30.321498
- Longitude
- -96.976823
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 17,280
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 13,468
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,173 | 76.2% |
| Hispanic | 4,110 | 23.8% |
| White | 11,078 | 64.1% |
| Black | 1,729 | 10.0% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 48 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 44 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 10,869 | 80.7% |
| Hispanic | 2,598 | 19.3% |
| White | 9,226 | 68.5% |
| Black | 1,438 | 10.7% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 127 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 44 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 17,971
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $77,928
- Poverty Rate
- 11.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,986
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,832 | 65.8% |
| Black | 1,731 | 9.6% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 10,891
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,124 | 28.7% |
| Republican | 6,259 | 57.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,508 | 13.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,251 | 48.2% |
| Female | 5,640 | 51.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,645 | 70.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,472 | 13.5% |
| Black | 367 | 3.4% |
| Asian | 75 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,130
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 56.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,669 | 61.1% |
| Hispanic | 431 | 29.3% |
| Black | 128 | 34.9% |
| Asian | 40 | 53.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,959 | 56.4% |
| Female | 3,171 | 56.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,736 (29.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,610 (21.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,981
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $272,761
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,051
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 70.9%
- Work From Home
- 12.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 24.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.