Lee County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28081 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 83,034 | — | #707 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,863 | -9.7% | #1,358 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.5 years | -3.6% | #2,675 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $199,500 | -29.2% | #1,408 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $957 | -17.7% | #1,152 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.6% | +15.5% | #1,861 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lee County has a population of 83,034, making it the #707 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.5 years, which is 3.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Lee County is $67,863, ranking #1,358 out of 3,222 counties — 9.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.6% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.
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The median home value in Lee County is $199,500 (-29.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $957/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.8%.
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89.1% of residents in Lee County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.8% below the national rate.
About Lee County, Mississippi
Lee County, Mississippi has a total population of 83,034, making it the 707th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lee County is 37.5 years, which is 3.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lee County is $67,863, which ranks #1,358 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.
The median home value in Lee County is $199,500, 29.2% below the national median. Renters in Lee County pay a median gross rent of $957 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lee County, 28.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 15.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.1 min.
Lee County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 62.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (29.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.5%).
All data for Lee County, Mississippi comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.