Lee at a glance
Lee County is centrally located in North Carolina and divided into seven townships, with Sanford as the county seat. Lee County is located less than 40 minutes from the Research Triangle, with 11,500 commuters from the Greater Raleigh area. As of the 2020 census, the population was 63,285.
Advanced manufacturing is Lee County's backbone, with operations extending into life sciences, energy, defense, and agrifood. The diverse set of industry-leading employers includes Caterpillar, Pfizer, Tyson Foods, Moen, Coty, Pilgrim's Pride, Pentair, and GKN. Agriculture & Agribusiness provides 13% of employment in Lee County. Lee County's most important manufactured product are bricks. Sanford has traditionally been regarded as the nation's brick-making capital, having produced more bricks than any other city in the United States.
The Lee County School District has 17 locations serving students, including Lee Early College. The county is also home to the Lee County Campus of Central Carolina Community College.
Lee County has many outdoor recreation options. Visit White Pines Nature Preserves, a 275-acres nature preserve nestled between the Rocky and Deep Rivers. Hiking trails are open year-round and offer spectacular views of the forest and rivers. Or golf at one of the four award-winning golf courses, including Tobacco Road Golf Club, voted one of the top golf courses in the world.
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