Lee County's estimated 2026 population is 16,020 with a growth rate of 0.19% 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 -16.65% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lee County includes 62.34% Black or African American, 33.96% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (62.34%)
White (33.96%)
Two or more races (2.25%)
Other race (1.12%)
Asian (0.15%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.12%)
Native American (0.07%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 10,180 | 62.34% |
| White | 5,545 | 33.96% |
| Two or more races | 367 | 2.25% |
| Other race | 183 | 1.12% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.07% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lee County's average per capita income is $36,019. Household income levels show a median of $44,145. The poverty rate stands at 23.28%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $72,308 | - |
| Families | $60,492 | $70,978 |
| Households | $44,145 | $58,286 |
| Non Families | $24,927 | $35,945 |
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