As of 2026 the population of Lee County, IA is 32,331. The population is expected to shrink to 31,568 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.48%.
The median age of Lee County, IA residents is 45.
The diversity index of Lee County, IA is 24.4, meaning that there is a 24% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
There are 1,353 businesses in Lee County, IA, employing 15,840 workers and pulling from a labor force of 14,511 age 16 and above. 2,707 workers commute into Lee County, IA from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
11,123 residents both live and work in/around Lee County, IA. The average travel time is 20.4 minutes. 7.89% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.9% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 11,873 drive alone, 1,213 carpool, and 28 take public transportation. 465 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 890 residents work from home.
8,075 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 3,475 have associates degrees, 3,604 have bachelor’s degrees, and 1,592 hold a graduate or professional degree.
There are 15,797 housing units in Lee County, IA; 10,359 are owner-occupied, 3,421 are rented, and 2,017 are vacant. The average home value is $220,422, with 603 homes built in 2010 or later, and 5,106 built in 1939 or earlier.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
