Lee County's 2026 population is estimated at 83,250, reflecting a 0.14% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Lee County is the 7th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 82,877 and has grown 0.45% since 2010.
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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