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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lee County

South Carolina · 20,119 residents · 410.184 sq mi
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Lee County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,907. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $47,600. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,119
+9%since 1990
from 18,437 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
49 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 45 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.7
+15%since 1990
from 31.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,907
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,174 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,896
+84%since 1990
from $7,569 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
21.8%
−7.8 ptssince 1990
from 29.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,600
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$330
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $235 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
79.4%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 78.7% in 1990
20.6% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−23%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic37.2%(6,866)
Black62.1%(11,444)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(89)
Asian0.3%(50)
Diversity Score60.1%(11,086)
2000
White, non-Hispanic34.6%(6,961)
Black63.3%(12,736)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(264)
Asian0.2%(36)
Diversity Score59.1%(11,896)
Diversity Score
59
−2%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.4%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 53.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+3%since 1990
from 20.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Home value$165,300+247%
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LEE COUNTY VS
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Home value$158,200+232%
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LEE COUNTY VS
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LEE COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lee County, South Carolina?

Lee County, South Carolina has about 20,119 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lee County, South Carolina?

The typical household in Lee County, South Carolina earns about $26,907 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lee County, South Carolina expensive?

In Lee County, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $47,600, and the typical rent is about $330 a month.

How educated are people in Lee County, South Carolina?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lee County, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lee County, South Carolina?

About 21.8% of people in Lee County, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lee County, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Lee County, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,682 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 9203.02Census Tract 9202.01Census Tract 9204.01Census Tract 9202.02Census Tract 9205Census Tract 9201Census Tract 9206Census Tract 9204.02Census Tract 9203.01
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 29010ZIP 29080ZIP 29104ZIP 29046
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