Lee County is among the fastest growing counties in the Alabama. Employers in Lee County are able to utilize a highly-trained workforce thanks to opportunities provided by Auburn and Opelika High School, Auburn University and Southern Union Community College. Because of this workforce, the fantastic quality of life citizens in the county enjoy and the location of Interstate-85 in the county, Lee County has become home to several world-renown commercial and industrial companies such as Briggs and Stratton, a Wal-Mart distribution center and several automotive suppliers for Kia and Hyundai.
County Profile
- County Seat: Opelika
- Population within a 45-mile radius: 689,732
- Population: 160,403
- Civilian Labor Force: 72,893
- Unemployment Rate: 5.3%
- County Residents Working in the County: 27,015
- County Residents Working Outside the County: 22,953
- Outside Residents Working in the County: 22,406
Top Manufacturing Companies in Lee County
| Company | Product | Employment |
| Mando America Corporation | Automotive – Brakes, Steering | 692 |
| Masterbrand Cabinets, Inc. | Kitchen and Bath Cabinetry | 530 |
| Borbet Alabama, Inc. | Automotive Aluminum Wheels | 460 |
| Briggs & Stratton Corporation | Gasoline Engines | 410 |
| SCA, Inc. | Automotive Plastics | 340 |
| Hanwha Advanced Materials America | Automotive Manufacturer – Bumpers | 336 |
| CSP Technologies North America, LLC | Specialty Plastics Packaging | 320 |
| Pharmavite, LLC | Manufacturer – Vitamins/Supplements | 300 |
| Seohan Auto USA Corporation | Automotive Axles | 270 |
| Weidplas North America, LLC | Automotive Plastics | 230 |
