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Lee County, VA: growth, migration and housing
Lee County has 21,642 residents, down 2.1% since 2020 (-0.6% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 322 households moved in and 318 moved out (+4 net), while a net $0.1M of income left. Median household income is $41,827, the median home $98,900 and median rent $738 a month.
In Virginia: 117th of 133 counties for 5-year population growth · 93rd of 133 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 131st of 133 counties for median household income · 130th of 133 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Lee County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Wise County, VA | 56 | $2.1M |
| Scott County, VA | 25 | $0.8M |
| Claiborne County, TN | 21 | $1.3M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Lee County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Wise County, VA | 52 | $1.9M |
| Sullivan County, TN | 29 | $1.6M |
| Claiborne County, TN | 26 | $0.7M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.