Lee County, Alabama Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 8th-largest in Alabama

The population of Lee County, Alabama is 177,663 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 8th-largest county in Alabama. The median household income is $61,123, the median home value is $238,700, and the median age is 33.6.

The population of Lee County has grown 33.4% since 2010 (140,815 → 187,847), a +2.08% annualized rate.

Lee County within Alabama · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

177,663

Population

+2.08%

Annual growth

292

People / sq mi

$61,123

Median Income

$238,700

Median Home Value

Lee County covers 608 sq mi of land at 292.4 people per square mile.

About Lee County, AL

Lee County is a county in Alabama with a population of 177,663. It ranks #8 among counties in Alabama by population. The median age is 33.6, younger than the national median. The population is 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

The median household income in Lee County is $61,123, below the US median of $74,580. 9.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $238,700, with monthly rent averaging $999. The homeownership rate of 65.7% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Lee County reflects 41.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.4 minutes each way.

Lee County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Lee County had a population of 140,815 in 2010 and 187,847 in 2024, a 33.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 187,847 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.09%.

187,847

Population (2024)

140,815

Population (2010)

187,847

Peak (2024)

2.09%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	140,815	-	-	estimate
2011	144,194	+3,379	+2.40%	estimate
2012	148,670	+4,476	+3.10%	estimate
2013	151,943	+3,273	+2.20%	estimate
2014	154,682	+2,739	+1.80%	estimate
2015	157,162	+2,480	+1.60%	estimate
2016	159,446	+2,284	+1.45%	estimate
2017	161,808	+2,362	+1.48%	estimate
2018	164,206	+2,398	+1.48%	estimate
2019	165,015	+809	+0.49%	estimate
2020	174,856	+9,841	+5.96%	estimate
2021	177,652	+2,796	+1.60%	estimate
2022	181,044	+3,392	+1.91%	estimate
2023	184,271	+3,227	+1.78%	estimate
2024	187,847	+3,576	+1.94%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	67.7%
Black or African American	22.3%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.1%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

33.6

Median Age

50.6%

Female

49.4%

Male

12.9%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.5%

5–9

5.8%

10–14

6.2%

15–19

8.8%

20–24

11.9%

25–34

13.7%

35–44

12.4%

45–54

11.6%

55–59

5.6%

60–64

5.6%

65–74

8.1%

75–84

3.5%

85+

1.3%

Children (under 15): 17.5% · Seniors (65+): 12.9%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$61,123$-904 vs state
Mean household income	$86,713
Per-capita income	$34,504
Poverty rate	9.6%-1.7% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.2%
Employment-to-population	57.3%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

30.1%

Manufacturing

11.8%

Finance & real estate

10.0%

Education & health care

9.3%

Information

6.2%

Construction

5.4%

Public administration

4.5%

Retail trade

4.4%

The largest employment sector in Lee County is professional & business services, accounting for 30.1% of workers.

How residents commute

0.8%

Drive alone

2.9%

Carpool

79.5%

Public transit

8.3%

Work from home

22.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$238,700+$43,600 vs state

Median home value

$999

Median rent

65.7%

Homeownership rate

77,509

Total housing units

87.7%

Occupied

12.3%

Vacant

34.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

91.3%

With health insurance

95.1%

With broadband internet

40.5%

Foreign-born

7.3%

Veterans (18+)

13.0%

With a disability

91.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

91.4%

High School+

41.3%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Alabama

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Other counties in Alabama

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Part of Alabama

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lee County, Alabama has a population of 177,663 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 8th-largest county in Alabama. Population density is 292 people per square mile.

The population of Lee County has grown 33.4% since 2010 (140,815 → 187,847), a +2.08% annualized rate.

The median household income in Lee County, Alabama is $61,123, with mean (average) household income of $86,713 and per-capita income of $34,504. 9.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Lee County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (67.7%), Black or African American (22.3%), Hispanic or Latino (1.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Lee County, Alabama is 33.6 years. Residents are 50.6% female and 49.4% male.

The median home value in Lee County is $238,700 and median monthly rent is $999. 65.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 77,509 total housing units, 12.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Lee County, Alabama is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 30.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

Huntsville is among the largest cities associated with Lee County, Alabama, with a population of 218,814.