Lee County's 2026 population is estimated at 16,020, reflecting a 0.19% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Lee County is the 42nd largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 population was 19,221 and has grown -16.65% since 2010.
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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