Lee County, Arkansas

Lee County: county in Arkansas, United States

About

Lee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,424 and a population density of 6 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,513 inhabitants. Its county seat is Marianna. The county was created 153 years ago in 1873.

Lee County locator map
Location of Lee County on Arkansas map.

County Snapshot

Lee County at a glance

Lee County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.

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Quick Facts about Lee County

Population 8,513 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Arkansas (United States)
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Area 1604 km2
Water as percent of area 2.7%
Land as percent of area 97.3%
Latitude & Longitude 34.7806,-90.7821
Named for Robert E. Lee
Capital Marianna
Establishment April 17, 1873
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 00:52:23 (18th April 2026)
Density 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -22.45% (2010-2020)
Lee County Courthouse 003 image
Lee County Courthouse 003 image

Geography

Lee County is located at 34°46'50"N 90°46'55"W (34.7806200, -90.7820700). It has 4 neighbors: Crittenden County, Monroe County, Saint Francis County and Tunica County.

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The largest city of Lee County is Marianna with a population of 3,296. Other cities include, Moro population 172, Rondo population 164, Aubrey population 132 and Haynes population 121. See all Lee County cities & populated places.

Lee County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lee County.

City Name Population Title
Marianna 3,296 City in Arkansas, USA
Moro 172 Town in Lee County, Arkansas, United States
Rondo 164 Human settlement in Lee County, Arkansas, United States of America
Aubrey 132 Town in Lee County, Arkansas, United States
Haynes 121 Human settlement in Lee County, Arkansas, United States of America

Official website of Lee County

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Lee County decreased by 22.45% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 10,424 - census
2011 10,291 -1.29% estimation process
2012 10,184 -1.05% estimation process
2013 10,010 -1.74% estimation process
2013 10,010 0% estimation process
2014 9,839 -1.74% estimation process
2015 9,672 -1.73% estimation process
2016 9,337 -3.59% estimation process
2017 9,127 -2.3% estimation process
2018 8,976 -1.68% estimation process
2018 8,976 0% estimation process
2019 8,857 -1.34% estimation process
2020 8,513 -4.04% estimation process
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People born in Lee County (2)

People born in Lee County, including film director Jean Yarbrough, political scientist Mae C. King, .

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Arkansas Other Counties (more counties)

County Name Population Title
Pulaski County 392,980 County in Arkansas, United States
Benton County 288,774 County in Arkansas, United States
Washington County 243,216 County in Arkansas, United States
Little Rock 197,866 The capital of Arkansas.
Sebastian County 127,590 County in Arkansas, United States
Faulkner County 126,919 County in Arkansas, United States
Saline County 123,968 County in Arkansas, United States
Craighead County 112,245 County in Arkansas, United States
Garland County 99,789 County in Arkansas, United States
Fayetteville 89,576 The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.
Fort Smith 87,764 The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas.
Springdale 81,115 The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.
Jonesboro 79,859 The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.
White County 78,729 County in Arkansas, United States
Lonoke County 73,921 County in Arkansas, United States
Rogers 70,522 The fourth most populous city in Arkansas.