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Lee County, GA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Lee County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 34,179
- +2.9% since 2020
- Households
- 12,287
- Median household income
- $89,168
- +28.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $231,800
- Jobs located here
- 7,593
- Highest market score
- 88
- Sit-down restaurants, #35 of 2,405 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 34,179 people live in Lee County, in 12,287 households. Population estimates show Lee County grew 2.9% from 2020 to 2025, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Lee County is $89,168 a year, 10% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 28.7% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Lee County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 148, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (76).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Lee County are for sit-down restaurants (88), restaurants and cafes (87) and insurance agencies (87). Lee County ranks #35 of 2,405 scored counties for sit-down restaurants.
Lee County is part of the Albany metro area. For its number of households, Lee County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (53% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (73% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Lee County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Lee County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sit-down restaurants | 88 | #35 of 2,405 | 29 | 23.6 | $1.7M | 253 | 6 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 87 | #39 of 2,405 | 54 | 43.9 | $901K | 243 | 23 |
| Insurance agencies | 87 | #93 of 2,272 | 8 | 6.5 | $4.4M | 353 | 8 |
| Pet businesses | 82 | #50 of 2,200 | 10 | 8.1 | $1.2M | 131 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 82 | #57 of 2,090 | 7 | 5.7 | $7M | 137 | 14 |
| Auto repair shops | 79 | #134 of 2,378 | 20 | 16.3 | $644K | 145 | 6 |
| Hair salons | 78 | #104 of 2,339 | 18 | 14.6 | $640K | 149 | 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 78 | #161 of 2,401 | 33 | 26.9 | $390K | 145 | 12 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 77 | #191 of 2,087 | 8 | 6.5 | $3M | 232 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 77 | #220 of 2,358 | 15 | 12.2 | $2.8M | 116 | 12 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 76 | #144 of 2,385 | 32 | 26.0 | $360K | 169 | 5 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 75 | #149 of 1,886 | 7 | 5.7 | $2M | 205 | 5 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 74 | #263 of 2,222 | 15 | 12.2 | $3.2M | 106 | 14 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 74 | #267 of 2,210 | 14 | 11.4 | $1.7M | 192 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 73 | #125 of 2,176 | 13 | 10.6 | Index only | 270 | 7 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 73 | #176 of 2,088 | 9 | 7.3 | $1M | 154 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 73 | #372 of 2,402 | 25 | 20.3 | $3.1M | 91 | 5 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 72 | #274 of 2,394 | 28 | 22.8 | $504K | 331 | 22 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 71 | #232 of 1,493 | 6 | 4.9 | $3.1M | 106 | 10 |
| Real estate | 69 | #225 of 2,229 | 15 | 12.2 | Index only | 295 | 16 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 65 | #346 of 1,771 | 11 | 9.0 | $1.7M | 101 | 16 |
| Spas and skin care | 63 | #418 of 1,769 | 9 | 7.3 | $1.3M | 146 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | 63 | #438 of 1,485 | 5 | 4.1 | $2.3M | 85 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 63 | #446 of 1,530 | 5 | 4.1 | $2.6M | 103 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | 61 | #542 of 2,057 | 15 | 12.2 | $2.4M | 100 | 20 |
| Gyms | 60 | #529 of 1,792 | 7 | 5.7 | $1.3M | 101 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 59 | #812 of 2,261 | 15 | 12.2 | $5.1M | 65 | 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 53 | #765 of 1,707 | 10 | 8.1 | $3.6M | 76 | 10 |
| Child care and preschools | 49 | #849 of 1,611 | 7 | 5.7 | $803K | 80 | 8 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.3 | $12.2M | 328 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.3 | $19.2M | 207 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.3 | $2.9M | 172 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.4 | $4.3M | 170 | 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.4 | $4.3M | 139 | 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.4 | $6.2M | 97 | 6 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.4 | $4.7M | 150 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.4 | $3.8M | 151 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.4 | $12.1M | 143 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $7.1M | Too few | 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $18.1M | Too few | 10 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $754K | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $11.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $4.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $6.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $9.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $7.1M | Too few | 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $7.1M | Too few | 11 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $48.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $11.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $23.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $11.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Lee County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $12.9M | $1,048 | 109 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $41.5M | $3,379 | 130 |
| Food away from home | $48.7M | $3,960 | 97 |
| Groceries | $76.9M | $6,258 | 99 |
| Personal care products and services | $11.5M | $937 | 93 |
| Child care and other personal services | $5.6M | $457 | 79 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $9.2M | $747 | 76 |
| Medical and dental services | $14.1M | $1,150 | 89 |
| Pets | $11.5M | $940 | 103 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $23.6M | $1,922 | 94 |
| Vehicle insurance | $35.5M | $2,888 | 148 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $36.3M | $2,953 | 98 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $18.6M | $1,516 | 107 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $191.4M | $15,579 | 94 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Lee County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 34,179+2.9% since 2020
- Households
- 12,287
- Median age
- 38.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 74%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 356 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 94
- Median household income
- $89,168+28.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $103,626
- Median home value
- $231,800
- Jobs located here
- 7,593
- Daytime population
- 27,704Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Lee County, GA growing?
Population estimates put Lee County at 34,179 people in 2025, up 2.9% since 2020, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 12,287 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 28.7%, before inflation.
How much do households in Lee County, GA spend?
Households in Lee County spend about $191.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $76.9M on groceries and $48.7M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Lee County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 148, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (76).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Lee County, GA?
Of the business types scored in Lee County, sit-down restaurants (88), restaurants and cafes (87) and insurance agencies (87) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For sit-down restaurants, that ranks #35 of 2,405 scored counties.
How does Lee County, GA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Lee County is $89,168, 10% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $231,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (53% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (73% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 29 of the 56 business types have a score in Lee County, each ranked against other counties.
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