Lee County, Alabama

Total Population: 177,663

County Seat: Opelika

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Median Home Value

$238,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$61,123

Across all households

Median Age

33.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

41.3%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)65.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)21.9%
Hispanic or Latino5.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)4.2%
Two or More Races2.2%
Other Race0.4%

Under 18 Years

21.1%

65 Years and Over

12.9%

Male

49.4%

Female

50.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

95.3%

No Health Insurance

8.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

41.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

20.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$61,123

Mean Household Income

$86,713

Per Capita Income

$34,504

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.7%

In Labor Force (19–64)

71.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

10.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$238,700

Median Rent

$999/mo

Total Housing Units

77,509

Owner-Occupied

65.7%

Renter-Occupied

34.3%

Vacancy Rate

12.3%

Married Couple Households

45.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.0%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

29.8%

Average Household Size

2.51

Broadband Internet Access

86.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

21.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 01081.