Lee County's estimated 2026 population is 15,587 with a growth rate of -0.91% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lee County is the 42nd largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 population was 19,221 and has seen a growth of -18.91% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.4 years
Female: 47.2 years
Male: 39.3 years
There are 13,144 adults, (3,355 of whom are seniors) in Lee County.
Female: 7,988 (49.4%)
Male: 8,178 (50.6%)
The racial composition of Lee County includes 62.17% Black or African American, 34.1% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 10,051 | 62.17% |
| White | 5,512 | 34.1% |
| Two or more races | 334 | 2.07% |
| Other race | 200 | 1.24% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.14% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.13% |
Lee County's average per capita income is $34,984. Household income levels show a median of $44,760. The poverty rate stands at 24.98%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $70,570 | - |
| Families | $58,231 | $67,207 |
| Households | $44,760 | $56,408 |
| Non Families | $25,068 | $38,390 |
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