Lee County, North Carolina
Total Population: 64,565
County Seat: Sanford
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
85.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
21.6%
Enrolled in College (18+)
6.5%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.