Lee County | |
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 Location within the U.S. state of Illinois | |
 Illinois's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 41°45′N 89°18′W / 41.75°N 89.3°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| Founded | February 27, 1839 |
| Named for | Henry Lee III |
| Seat | Dixon |
| Largest city | Dixon |
| Area | |
• Total | 729 sq mi (1,890 km2) |
| • Land | 725 sq mi (1,880 km2) |
| • Water | 4.1 sq mi (11 km2) 0.6% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 34,145 |
• Estimate (2023) | 33,654  |
| • Density | 47/sq mi (18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 16th |
| Website | www |
Lee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 34,145.[1] Its county seat is Dixon.[2] The Dixon, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Lee County.
- ^ "Lee County, Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.