Lee County, Virginia
Encyclopedia
According to the census
2009 estimates, there were 25001 people, 11,587 households, and 6,852 families residing in the county. The population density
was 54 people per square mile (21/km²). There were 11,587 housing units at an average density of 25 per square mile (10/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.3% White
, 2.9% Black
or African American
, 0.2% Asian
, 0.1% from other races
, 0.7% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
The largest ancestry groups in Lee County include:English
(14%), Irish
(11%), German
(9%), and Scots-Irish
(3%).
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 $29,889, and the median income for a family was $40,721. The per capita income
for the county was $16,317. About 20.3% of families and 22.7% 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.
Census
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2009 estimates, there were 25001 people, 11,587 households, and 6,852 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 54 people per square mile (21/km²). There were 11,587 housing units at an average density of 25 per square mile (10/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.3% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 2.9% Black
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or African American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.2% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.1% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.7% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
The largest ancestry groups in Lee County include:English
English American
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(14%), Irish
Irish American
Irish Americans are citizens of the United States who can trace their ancestry to Ireland. A total of 36,278,332 Americans—estimated at 11.9% of the total population—reported Irish ancestry in the 2008 American Community Survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau...
(11%), German
German American
German Americans are citizens of the United States of German ancestry and comprise about 51 million people, or 17% of the U.S. population, the country's largest self-reported ancestral group...
(9%), and Scots-Irish
Scots-Irish American
Scotch-Irish Americans are an estimated 250,000 Presbyterian and other Protestant dissenters from the Irish province of Ulster who immigrated to North America primarily during the colonial era and their descendants. Some scholars also include the 150,000 Ulster Protestants who immigrated to...
(3%).
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
Marriage
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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 $29,889, and the median income for a family was $40,721. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $16,317. About 20.3% of families and 22.7% 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.
Politics
| Year | GOP Republican Party (United States) The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S... |
DEM Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous... |
Others |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 46.8% 19,028 | 51.7% 21,031 | 1.5% 594 |
| 2004 | 54.2% 17,070 | 44.8% 14,128 | 1.0% 317 |
| 2000 | 51.5% 13,991 | 43.2% 11,720 | 5.3% 1,449 |
| 1996 | 43.3% 10,517 | 44.7% 10,867 | 12.0% 2,914 |
| 1992 | 42.5% 10,606 | 42.7% 10,658 | 14.7% 3,671 |
| 1988 | 57.5% 12,326 | 41.5% 8,909 | 1.0% 209 |
| 1984 | 62.9% 12,428 | 36.4% 7,202 | 1.1% 135 |
| 1980 | 47.4% 8,222 | 43.0% 7,455 | 9.6% 1,667 |
| 1976 | 50.6% 7,971 | 47.9% 7,539 | 1.5% 232 |
| 1972 | 70.6% 9,348 | 27.9% 3,692 | 1.6% 208 |
| 1968 | 61.5% 7,098 | 23.4% 2,700 | 15.1% 1,749 |
| 1964 | 54.2% 4,604 | 45.6% 3,872 | 0.2% 13 |
| 1960 | 66.3% 4,270 | 33,5% 2,157 | 0.3% 18 |
Towns
- JonesvilleJonesville, VirginiaJonesville is a town in and the county seat of Lee County, Virginia, United States. The population was 995 at the 2000 census.- History :Jonesville was established in 1794 as the county seat of Lee County. The town was known as Glade Spring in its infancy. It was incorporated in 1884, and...
- Pennington GapPennington Gap, VirginiaPennington Gap is the most populous town in Lee County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,781 at the 2000 census.The Lee Regional Medical Center is in Pennington Gap, and the United States Penitentiary, Lee is nearby.-Geography:...
- St. CharlesSt. Charles, VirginiaSt. Charles is a town in Lee County, Virginia, United States. It is one of three incorporated towns in Lee County. The population was 159 at the 2000 census.-Geography:St. Charles is located at ....
Unincorporated areas
- Ben HurBen Hur, VirginiaBen Hur is an unincorporated community in Lee County, Virginia, United States.-References:*...
- DrydenDryden, VirginiaDryden is a census-designated place in Lee County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,253 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Dryden is located at ....
- EwingEwing, VirginiaEwing is a census-designated place in Lee County, Virginia, United States. The population was 436 at the 2000 census. Ewing is one of the westernmost settlements in the state of Virginia, before reaching the Cumberland Gap, and the borders with Kentucky and Tennessee.-Geography:Ewing is located...
- KeokeeKeokee, VirginiaKeokee is a census-designated place in Lee County, Virginia, United States. The population was 316 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Keokee is located at ....
- Rose HillRose Hill, Lee County, VirginiaRose Hill is a census-designated place in Lee County, Virginia, United States. The population was 714 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Rose Hill is located at ....
- Woodway
Public High Schools
- Lee High SchoolLee High School (Lee County, Virginia)Lee High School is a public school located in unincorporated Lee County, Virginia, near Jonesville. It is a part of the Lee County School District. It is one of two high schools in Lee County, Virginia.-History:...
, JonesvilleJonesville, VirginiaJonesville is a town in and the county seat of Lee County, Virginia, United States. The population was 995 at the 2000 census.- History :Jonesville was established in 1794 as the county seat of Lee County. The town was known as Glade Spring in its infancy. It was incorporated in 1884, and... - Thomas Walker High School, EwingEwing, VirginiaEwing is a census-designated place in Lee County, Virginia, United States. The population was 436 at the 2000 census. Ewing is one of the westernmost settlements in the state of Virginia, before reaching the Cumberland Gap, and the borders with Kentucky and Tennessee.-Geography:Ewing is located...
Public Middle Schools
- Pennington Middle School, Pennington Gap
- Jonesville Middle School, Jonesville
Public Elementary Schools
- Dryden Elementary School, Dryden
- Keokee Elementary School, Keokee
- Elk Knob Elementary School, Woodway
- Elydale Elementary School, Ewing
- Ewing Elementary School, Ewing
- Flatwoods Elementary School, Jonesville
- St. Charles Elementary School, St. Charles
- Stickleyville Elementary School, Stickleyville
- Rose Hill Elementary School, Rose Hill
- Pennington Elementary School, Pennington GapPennington Gap, VirginiaPennington Gap is the most populous town in Lee County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,781 at the 2000 census.The Lee Regional Medical Center is in Pennington Gap, and the United States Penitentiary, Lee is nearby.-Geography:...
(closed)
- Consisting of three buildings built at various times (1912, 1917 and 1937), the school was demolished in late 1989 and a bank was constructed on its Morgan Avenue site.
See also
- Lee County Sheriff’s OfficeLee County Sheriff’s Office (Virginia)The Lee County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency servicing 25,587 people within of jurisdiction within Lee County, VA.-Programs:The agency is currently headed by Gary B...
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Lee County, Virginia