Population 8,359 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lee County
Household size in Lee County
| Period | Lee County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Lee County average 2.57 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Household size has dropped from 2.70 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lee County
| Period | Lee County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.3 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.5 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.3 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Lee County skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.3, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 39.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lee County
| Period | Lee County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in five households in Lee County (19.0%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 2.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only three of Arkansas' 75 counties have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lee County
Renters in Lee County
| Period | Lee County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.7% | 32.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.4% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.2% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 41.0% | 33.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Lee County than nationally: 41.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. About eight in ten owners (78.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 7.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only six of Arkansas' 75 counties have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lee County
| Period | Lee County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.9% | 13.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.9% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 27.7% | 14.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.5% | 13.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 28.5% of the housing in Lee County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 5.5 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lee County
| Period | Lee County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Lee County run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1974 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1970 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center. Of Arkansas' 75 counties, only three have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lee County
| Period | Lee County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $560 | $660 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $535 | $718 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $592 | $785 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $739 | $1,007 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$179 | +$346 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lee County costs $739 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $179 a month from 2006–10, a 32% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 36.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lee County
Bachelor's degrees in Lee County
| Period | Lee County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 20.6% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 21.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.4% | 23.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 26.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Lee County: 7.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. No other Arkansas county has a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lee County
| Period | Lee County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.9% | 82.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 67.9% | 84.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.0% | 86.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.2% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.3 pts | +6.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in Lee County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 10.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only one other Arkansas county has a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lee County
| Period | Lee County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.3% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.1% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lee County runs well above the national rate: 21.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Lee County has the highest unemployment rate of any Arkansas county. Unemployment is up 3.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lee County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County | 2.57 | 42.3 | 19.0% | 41.0% | 28.5% | 1974 | $739 | 7.5% | 78.2% | 21.1% |
| Tunica County | 2.57 | 36.3 | 25.8% | 60.5% | 19.8% | 1993 | $970 | 14.2% | 79.6% | 11.6% |
| Monroe County | 2.40 | 44.1 | 10.1% | 37.4% | 24.7% | 1975 | $606 | 13.0% | 81.4% | 9.3% |
| Prairie County | 2.42 | 46.2 | 6.2% | 24.2% | 19.1% | 1980 | $651 | 18.0% | 87.0% | 3.2% |
| Tate County | 2.45 | 40.2 | 14.0% | 24.0% | 6.9% | 1990 | $993 | 24.6% | 85.6% | 4.4% |
| Marshall County | 2.55 | 41.9 | 15.9% | 20.9% | 14.7% | 1991 | $1,106 | 14.8% | 81.6% | 4.8% |
| Pulaski County | 2.37 | 38.4 | 13.8% | 43.0% | 11.2% | 1982 | $1,158 | 36.6% | 91.7% | 4.9% |
| Benton County | 2.46 | 46.7 | 10.3% | 14.0% | 23.6% | 1990 | $702 | 13.1% | 81.5% | 2.7% |
| Tippah County | 2.60 | 39.8 | 12.7% | 25.2% | 18.5% | 1983 | $808 | 17.1% | 80.6% | 6.5% |
| Prentiss County | 2.55 | 38.4 | 13.2% | 22.5% | 14.9% | 1982 | $648 | 20.0% | 83.7% | 3.0% |
| Tishomingo County | 2.12 | 44.0 | 10.0% | 20.5% | 17.6% | 1983 | $743 | 19.2% | 85.0% | 3.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lee County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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