Lee County, IL

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2021 Population

34,373

0.494% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

42.8

1.61% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

12%

0.514% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$62,250

3.77% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$127,700

4.16% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

15,221

1.08% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Lee County, IL had a population of 34.4k people with a median age of 42.8 and a median household income of $62,250. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Lee County, IL grew from 34,204 to 34,373, a 0.494% increase and its median household income grew from $59,986 to $62,250, a 3.77% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lee County, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.38%), White (Hispanic) (3.5%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.19%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.63%).

None of the households in Lee County, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.6% of the residents in Lee County, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lee County, IL are Sauk Valley Community College (626 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Lee County, IL was $127,700, and the homeownership rate was 71.7%.

Most people in Lee County, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Lee County, IL was 2 cars per household.

Lee County, IL borders Bureau County, IL, DeKalb County, IL, LaSalle County, IL, Ogle County, IL, and Whiteside County, IL.

United States Illinois Dixon, IL

Population & Diversity

Lee County, IL is home to a population of 34.4k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.54% of Lee County, IL residents were born outside of the country (872 people).

In 2021, there were 15.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (29.4k people) in Lee County, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.85k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.2k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.6%

2021 Citizenship

98.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.6% of Lee County, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Lee County, IL was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lee County, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lee County, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
29.4k ± 30
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.85k ± 154
White (Hispanic)
1.2k ± 197

6.64%

Hispanic Population

2.28k people

6.64% of the people in Lee County, IL are hispanic (2.28k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lee County, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Illinois.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
630,004 ± 19,002 people
India
162,094 ± 9,822 people
Poland
126,931 ± 8,704 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 630,004 Illinois residents, followed by India with 162,094 and Poland with 126,931.

Foreign-Born Population

2.54%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

872 people

2.78%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

950 people

As of 2021, 2.54% of Lee County, IL residents (872 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lee County, IL was 2.78%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lee County, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
716 ± 144
Gulf War (1990s)
249 ± 93
Gulf War (2001-)
205 ± 71

Lee County, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.88 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lee County, IL employs 15.2k people. The largest industries in Lee County, IL are Manufacturing (2,685 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,617 people), and Retail Trade (1,297 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($64,018), Construction ($56,923), and Public Administration ($55,544).

Males in Illinois have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,278. The income inequality in Illinois (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

15.2k

2021 Value

± 782

1.08%

1 Year growth

± 7.17%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lee County, IL grew at a rate of 1.08%, from 15.1k employees to 15.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lee County, IL, are Production Occupations (1,518 people), Management Occupations (1,516 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,417 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lee County, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

15.2k

2021 Value

± 782

1.08%

1 Year growth

± 7.17%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lee County, IL grew at a rate of 1.08%, from 15.1k employees to 15.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lee County, IL, are Manufacturing (2,685 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,617 people), and Retail Trade (1,297 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lee County, IL, though some of these residents may live in Lee County, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,485

Median earning men ± $2,127

$29,348

Median earning women ± $2,007

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($71,000), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,208), and Information ($67,000).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($92,614), Public Administration ($53,212), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($47,222).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

199
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
199
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
159
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$576k
Manufacturing
$137k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$52.6k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois product (by dollars) was Electronics with $134B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($110B) and Mixed freight ($86.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Illinois products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$1T

2020 Value in Illinois

$1.94T

Projected 2050 Value in Illinois

93.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Illinois trade was $1T. This is expected to increase 93.1% to $1.94T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Illinois trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Most Common Trade Partners

Indiana
$79.7B
Wisconsin
$55.8B
Michigan
$41.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Indiana with $79.7B, followed by Wisconsin with $55.8B and Michigan and $41.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Illinois shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Lee County, IL went to Donald J. Trump with 58.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.4%).

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.4%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Lee County, IL went to Donald J. Trump with 58.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.4%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Lee County, IL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Lee County, IL awarded 626 degrees. The student population of Lee County, IL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 539 male students and 839 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lee County, IL are White (498 and 79.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (89 and 14.3%), Black or African American (15 and 2.4%), and Unknown (12 and 1.92%).

The largest universities in Lee County, IL by number of degrees awarded are Sauk Valley Community College (626 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Lee County, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (250 and 39.9%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (112 and 17.9%), and Welding Technology (70 and 11.2%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,378 students enrolled in Lee County, IL, 39.1% men and 60.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,047 records, of which 61.2% were women and 38.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
124 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
35 degrees awarded
Radiographer
19 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Lee County, IL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 124 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Lee County, IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Sauk Valley Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

626 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Sauk Valley Community College with 626 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 240 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lee County, IL, which is 0.622 times less than the 386 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 498 degrees mean that there were 5.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 89 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($10,800) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($780) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,460) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.977% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.946% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.61M), Some college (2.19M), and Bachelors Degree (2.07M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lee County, IL was $127,700 in 2021, which is 0.521 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $122,600 to $127,700, a 4.16% increase. The homeownership rate in Lee County, IL is 71.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Lee County, IL have an average commute time of 24.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lee County, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lee County, IL is $62,250. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Lee County, IL was Census Tract 2 with a value of $76,765, followed by Census Tract 7 and Census Tract 1, with respective values of $69,784 and $69,730.

In 2022, 10.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lee County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.84%.

Housing

Property

$127,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,924

$9,688

Median Property Taxes

±$566

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lee County, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lee County, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.7%

Homeownership

2021

63.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 71.7% of the housing units in Lee County, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lee County, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 2
Census Tract 7
Census Tract 1

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lee County, IL was Census Tract 2 with a value of $76,765, followed by Census Tract 7 and Census Tract 1, with respective values of $69,784 and $69,730.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Lee County, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$62,250

Median Household Income

± $2,685

13.5k

Number of Households

± 731

In 2021, the median household income of the 13.5k households in Lee County, IL grew to $62,250 from the previous year's value of $59,986.

The following chart displays the households in Lee County, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lee County, IL is from Illinois.

0.478

2021 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.479

2020 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2021, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0522% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Illinois across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (84.3%)
Carpooled (8.8%)
Worked At Home (3.84%)

In 2021, 84.3% of workers in Lee County, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.8%) and those who worked at home (3.84%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lee County, IL have a shorter commute time (24.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.53% of the workforce in Lee County, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lee County, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lee County, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lee County, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 10.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lee County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.84%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lee County, IL (3.73k out of 31.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lee County, IL is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 12.7% of the children was living in poverty in Lee County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 142 in Lee County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 60.6 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

96.2% of the population of Lee County, IL has health coverage, with 53.1% on employee plans, 14.3% on Medicaid, 16.2% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 1.14% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lee County, IL see 1482 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.93% increase from the previous year (1426 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2103 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 162 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,482 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lee County, IL

Primary care physicians in Lee County, IL see an average of 1,482 patients per year. This represents a 3.93% increase from the previous year (1,426 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lee County, IL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.1% under 18 years, 17.7% between 18 and 34 years, 39.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.81%

Uninsured

53.1%

Employer Coverage

14.3%

Medicaid

16.2%

Medicare

11.5%

Non-Group

1.14%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lee County, IL grew by 4.49% from 3.64% to 3.81%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lee County, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was N/A in Lee County, IL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Lee County, IL.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.8% in Lee County, IL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Lee County, IL.

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