Lee County's estimated 2026 population is 84,133 with a growth rate of 0.48% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lee County is the 7th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 82,877 and has seen a growth of 1.52% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.5 years
Female: 38.7 years
Male: 36.1 years
There are 62,306 adults, (13,130 of whom are seniors) in Lee County.
Female: 43,477 (52.4%)
Male: 39,557 (47.6%)
The racial composition of Lee County includes 62.95% White, 29.96% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52,273 | 62.95% |
| Black or African American | 24,874 | 29.96% |
| Two or more races | 2,791 | 3.36% |
| Other race | 1,891 | 2.28% |
| Asian | 823 | 0.99% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 234 | 0.28% |
| Native American | 148 | 0.18% |
Lee County's average per capita income is $44,297. Household income levels show a median of $67,863. The poverty rate stands at 14.55%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $103,722 | - |
| Families | $88,219 | $105,446 |
| Households | $67,863 | $87,122 |
| Non Families | $29,617 | $45,058 |
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