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Lee County, Virgina Guide

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 23,589 people, 9,706 households, and 6,852 families residing in the county. The population density was 21/km² (54/sq mi). There were 11,086 housing units at an average density of 10/km² (25/sq mi). The racial makeup of the county was 98.44% White, 0.44% Black or African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. 0.51% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 9,706 households out of which 29.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.00% were married couples living together, 11.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.40% were non-families. 27.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the county, the population was spread out with 22.80% under the age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 26.30% from 45 to 64, and 15.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 94.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $22,972, and the median income for a family was $28,525. Males had a median income of $27,579 versus $19,370 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,625. About 20.20% of families and 23.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.10% of those under age 18 and 23.30% of those age 65 or over.

Important Numbers

Lee County Chamber Of Commerce 276-546-2233
Lee County Hospital Home Health Care 276-546-2538
Lee County Community Hospital Rotating Physicians 276-546-1987
Lee County Counseling Center 276-346-3590
Lee County Family Care Center 276-546-1148
Lee County Dialysis Center 276-546-5574
Lee County Animal Hospital 276-346-3750
Lee County Circuit Court 276-346-7763
Lee County Sheriff’s Office 276-346-1131
Lee County Voter’s Registrar 276-346-7780
Lee County County Courthouse 276-523-6667
Lee County Public Library 276-546-1141
Lee County Rescue Squad 276-5461162
Lee County Welfare 276-346-4705
Lee County Health Department 276-346-2011