The Town FilesLee County, North Carolina
65,816 people. The median home is worth $240,200 (typical North Carolina town: $228,900) and the median household earns $65,387.
Towns in Lee County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford | 30,261 | $245,400 | $57,586 | 34.7 |
People and housing
| Lee County | Typical North Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $240,200 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $1,017 | $969 |
| Median household income | $65,387 | $60,458 |
| Median age | 39.5 | 41.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.3% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.5% | 14.3% |
Jobs and pay
27,674 jobs in 2024, average pay $58,075 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 304 storm events in Lee County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Lee County has been included in 23 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 28, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4827: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| August 2, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3534: Hurricane Isaias |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).