Lee County, GA

County

Demographics of Lee

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

34.1%

Households with Children

40.4%

School Enrollment K-12

4,431

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.8%
School Age (5-17): 19.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.1%
Working Age (35-54): 28.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.7%
Seniors (65+): 13.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.6%
High School / GED: 28.6%
Some College or Associate's: 29.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 34.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 27.6%
Single Parents: 12.8%
Couples & Adults: 35.9%
Living Alone: 23.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 66.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
Asian: 2.5%
Black or African American: 23.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 37.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.2%
Other White: 62.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 50.7%
Sub-Saharan African: 2.9%
Caribbean: 1.5%
Other Black: 44.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 71.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 23.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 94.6%
Spanish: 2.2%
European & Indo-European: 1.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.8%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.8%
Elementary (1-4): 4.8%
Middle School (5-8): 7.5%
High School (9-12): 7.2%
College / Graduate: 6.8%
Not Enrolled: 71.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in Lee County

Neighborhoods in Lee County

Jordan Place / Byne Crossroads

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources