Lee County, North Carolina

county in North Carolina, United States

Lee County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2020, 63,285 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Sanford.[2]

Lee County
Lee County Courthouse in Sanford
Lee County Courthouse in Sanford
Motto: 
"Committed Today for a Better Tomorrow"
Map of North Carolina highlighting Lee County
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
Map of the United States highlighting North Carolina
North Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°28′35″N 79°10′20″W / 35.476336°N 79.172117°W / 35.476336; -79.172117
Country United States
State North Carolina
FoundedMarch 6, 1907
Named forRobert E. Lee
SeatSanford
Largest communitySanford
Area
 • Total259.20 sq mi (671.3 km2)
 • Land255.06 sq mi (660.6 km2)
 • Water4.14 sq mi (10.7 km2)  1.60%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total63,285
 • Density281.2/sq mi (108.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district9th
Websitewww.leecountync.gov

References

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  1. "QuickFacts: Lee County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.