Lee County, South Carolina
Lee County is home to 16,166 people. 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line, above the South Carolina rate (14.1%). The median household income is $44,760.
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| Measure | Value | South Carolina | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,166 | 5,296,225 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $44,760 | $69,324 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 25.0% | 14.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 38.7% | 19.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 10.3% | 9.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.6% | 32.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $104,600 | $259,000 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $823 | $1,180 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 52.5% | 52.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 2.4% | 5.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 42.4 years | 40.2 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.