Lee County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lee County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 83,138. It is the 7th most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lee County is 37.7 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lee County is $67,144. This is 22% higher than the state median of $54,915. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 15% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.8%. This is 28% lower than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $187,800. Housing costs are 16% higher than the state median of $161,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Lee County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% higher than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lee County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 29.9%.

Education

28.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Lee County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 19% higher than the state rate of 24.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.8%.