Lee County, Alabama
Total Population: 177,663
County Seat: Opelika
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 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
91.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
41.3%
Enrolled in College (18+)
20.8%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.