Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 65,816 (100%) |
| Population Density | 258 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 61 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $65,387 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,243 |
| Median Home Value | $240,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 27,166 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 16,927 (62.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,218 (30.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,021 (7.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 25,145 |
| Average Household Size | 2.58 |
| Family Households | 17,424 (69.3%) |
The table below compares Lee County to the other 100 counties and county equivalents in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 41 | 60th |
| Population Density | # 23 | 78th |
| Median Household Income | # 38 | 63rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 67 | 34th |
| Diversity Index | # 20 | 81st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.