Lee County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 133rd-largest in Texas
The population of Lee County, Texas is 17,758 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 133rd-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $66,000, the median home value is $247,500, and the median age is 41.4.
The population of Lee County has grown 11.2% since 2010 (16,594 → 18,451), a +0.76% annualized rate.
17,758
Population
+0.76%
Annual growth
28
People / sq mi
$66,000
Median Income
$247,500
Median Home Value
Lee County covers 629 sq mi of land at 28.2 people per square mile.
About Lee County, TX
Lee County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 14.1% of the population. Lee County is a county in Texas with a population of 17,758.
Median household income is $66,000, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 11.2%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $247,500, with typical rent around $1,050.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 18.7% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 10.5%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 33 minutes each way.
Lee County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Lee County had a population of 16,594 in 2010 and 18,451 in 2024, a 11.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 18,451 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.76%.
18,451
Population (2024)
16,594
Population (2010)
18,451
Peak (2024)
0.76%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16,594 |
| 2011 | 16,555 |
| 2012 | 16,504 |
| 2013 | 16,542 |
| 2014 | 16,614 |
| 2015 | 16,859 |
| 2016 | 16,961 |
| 2017 | 17,104 |
| 2018 | 17,113 |
| 2019 | 17,295 |
| 2020 | 17,506 |
| 2021 | 17,680 |
| 2022 | 17,966 |
| 2023 | 18,250 |
| 2024 | 18,451 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 74.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
41.4
Median Age
50.6%
Female
49.4%
Male
20.7%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 18.3% · Seniors (65+): 20.7%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $66,000$-10,292 vs state |
| Mean household income | $79,410 |
| Per-capita income | $31,961 |
| Poverty rate | 11.2%+0.7% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% |
| Employment-to-population | 55.1% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Lee County is professional & business services, accounting for 18.7% of workers.
How residents commute
0.2%
Drive alone
2.1%
Carpool
70.6%
Public transit
10.5%
Work from home
33.0 min
Avg commute
Housing
$247,500$-12,900 vs state
Median home value
$1,050
Median rent
78.1%
Homeownership rate
7,924
Total housing units
84.8%
Occupied
15.2%
Vacant
21.9%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
82.4%
With health insurance
90.7%
With broadband internet
14.1%
Foreign-born
7.3%
Veterans (18+)
15.9%
With a disability
80.2%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
83.2%
High School+
18.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lee County, Texas has a population of 17,758 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 133rd-largest county in Texas. Population density is 28 people per square mile.
The population of Lee County has grown 11.2% since 2010 (16,594 → 18,451), a +0.76% annualized rate.
The median household income in Lee County, Texas is $66,000, with mean (average) household income of $79,410 and per-capita income of $31,961. 11.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Lee County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (74.3%), Black or African American (10.4%), Hispanic or Latino (2.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Lee County, Texas is 41.4 years. Residents are 50.6% female and 49.4% male.
The median home value in Lee County is $247,500 and median monthly rent is $1,050. 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 7,924 total housing units, 15.2% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Lee County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 18.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Lee County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.