Lee County, Alabama
Lee County: County in Alabama, United States
About
Lee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 140,247 and a population density of 88 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 166,831 inhabitants. Its county seat is Opelika. The county was created 157 years ago in 1866.
Quick Facts about Lee County
| Population : | 166,831 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Alabama (United States) |
| Different from : | Lee County, Lee County, Lee County, Lee County, Lee County, Lee County, Lee County, Lee County, Lee County, Lee County, Lee County |
| Plate code : | 43 |
| Area : | 1594 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.3% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.7% |
| Named for : | Robert E. Lee |
| Capital : | Opelika |
| Establishment : | December 12, 1866 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 21:02:43 (24th November 2024) |
| Density : | 105 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 15.93% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lee County is located at 32°36'4"N 85°21'20"W (32.6011400, -85.3555600). It has 5 neighbors: Chambers County, Macon County, Tallapoosa County, Harris County and Muscogee County.
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The largest city of Lee County is Auburn with a population of 68,343. Other cities include and Opelika population 31,135. See all Lee County cities & populated places.
Lee County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lee County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 68,343 | The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama. |
| Opelika | 31,135 | City in Alabama |
| Smiths Station | 5,804 | Town in Lee County, Alabama, United States |
| Loachapoka | 184 | Town |
| Aubrey | 170 | Town in Lee County, Arkansas, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Lee County
Lee County has 5 neighbours.
- Chambers County county in Alabama, United States
- Macon County county in Alabama, United States
- Tallapoosa County county in Alabama, United States
- Harris County county in Georgia, United States
- Muscogee County county in Georgia, United States
Demographics
The population of Lee County increased by 15.93% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 140,247 | - | census |
| 2011 | 144,130 | 2.69% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 148,567 | 2.99% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 151,809 | 2.14% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 154,511 | 1.75% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 156,954 | 1.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 159,168 | 1.39% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 161,440 | 1.41% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 163,656 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 164,542 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 166,831 | 1.37% | estimation process |
People born in Lee County (5)
People born in Lee County, including United States Army general Robert Lee Bullard, United States District Judge Valerie E. Caproni, Alabama politician Joe Turnham, .
List
- Jakell Mitchell (American college football player (1996-2014)) he was born in 01/01/1996
- Osmo Smith (American football player and coach) he was born in 28/01/1912
Other places with the same name (12)
- Lee County , Florida county in Florida, United States with a population of 790,767 people.
- Lee County , Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 85,466 people.
- Lee County , North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 62,353 people.
- Lee County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 33,647 people.
- Lee County , Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 33,480 people.
- Lee County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 30,234 people.
- Lee County , Virginia county in Virginia, United States with a population of 23,238 people.
- Lee County , Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 17,397 people.
- Lee County , South Carolina county in South Carolina, United States with a population of 16,701 people.
- Lee County , Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 8,513 people.
- Lee County , Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 7,268 people.
Alabama Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 655,342 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Mobile County | 412,716 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Madison County | 379,453 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Baldwin County | 229,287 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Montgomery County | 224,639 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Shelby County | 221,428 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa County | 210,758 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Birmingham | 206,950 | The most populous city in Alabama. |
| Huntsville | 202,964 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Montgomery | 196,268 | The capital of Alabama. |
| Mobile | 187,746 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Morgan County | 119,883 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Calhoun County | 113,469 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Houston County | 106,580 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa | 102,819 | The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. |
| Etowah County | 102,371 | County in Alabama, United States |
