Lee County, Iowa

Total Population: 33,175

County Seat: Fort Madison

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Median Home Value

$123,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$59,803

Across all households

Median Age

43.7 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

21.0%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)90.5%
Hispanic or Latino3.4%
Two or More Races2.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)2.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%

Under 18 Years

21.3%

65 Years and Over

21.7%

Male

50.0%

Female

50.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.8%

No Health Insurance

4.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

94.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

21.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$59,803

Mean Household Income

$74,428

Per Capita Income

$32,537

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

77.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

14.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$123,600

Median Rent

$814/mo

Total Housing Units

15,808

Owner-Occupied

75.5%

Renter-Occupied

24.5%

Vacancy Rate

9.5%

Married Couple Households

45.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.1%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.1%

Average Household Size

2.24

Broadband Internet Access

86.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

3.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 19111.