Lee County, South Carolina
SC · FIPS 45061 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,166 | — | #2,089 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $44,760 | -40.4% | #2,971 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.4 years | +9.0% | #1,386 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $104,600 | -62.9% | #2,925 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $823 | -29.2% | #1,937 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 25.0% | +98.3% | #2,992 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lee County has a population of 16,166, making it the #2,089 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.4 years, which is 9.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lee County is $44,760, ranking #2,971 out of 3,222 counties — 40.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 25.0% and unemployment stands at 6.7%.
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The median home value in Lee County is $104,600 (-62.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $823/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.5%.
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89.7% of residents in Lee County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.1% below the national rate.
About Lee County, South Carolina
Lee County, South Carolina has a total population of 16,166, making it the 2,089th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lee County is 42.4 years, which is 9.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lee County is $44,760, which ranks #2,971 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 40.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 25.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7%.
The median home value in Lee County is $104,600, 62.9% below the national median. Renters in Lee County pay a median gross rent of $823 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lee County, 11.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 65.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.3 min.
Lee County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 62.2% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (33.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.4%).
All data for Lee County, South Carolina 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.