Lee County, North Carolina

Total Population: 64,565

County Seat: Sanford

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Median Home Value

$213,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$63,060

Across all households

Median Age

39.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

21.6%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)56.4%
Hispanic or Latino21.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)17.5%
Two or More Races3.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.1%

Under 18 Years

23.9%

65 Years and Over

16.9%

Male

49.3%

Female

50.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

91.5%

No Health Insurance

12.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

85.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

21.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$63,060

Mean Household Income

$79,634

Per Capita Income

$31,394

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

76.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

16.0%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$213,800

Median Rent

$962/mo

Total Housing Units

26,854

Owner-Occupied

66.0%

Renter-Occupied

34.0%

Vacancy Rate

8.2%

Married Couple Households

47.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

14.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

29.8%

Average Household Size

2.58

Broadband Internet Access

76.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

11.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37105.