Lee County, Mississippi Demographics 2026
Lee County, Mississippi has a population of 83,034, the 7th most populous county in Mississippi. The median household income is $67,863 and the median home value is $199,500. The poverty rate is 14.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Lee County Quick Facts
How Lee County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 83,138 | 83,034 | -0.1% |
| Median household income | $67,144 | $67,863 | +1.1% |
| Median home value | $187,800 | $199,500 | +6.2% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 56 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Lee County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupelo | 37,791 | $66,257 | 15.1% | $212,800 |
| Saltillo | 4,952 | $80,640 | 6.8% | $204,900 |
| Baldwyn | 3,138 | $43,841 | 21.8% | $98,600 |
| Verona | 2,748 | $46,148 | 21.9% | $118,300 |
| Guntown | 2,594 | $95,625 | 9.8% | $210,600 |
| Mooreville | 2,154 | $118,333 | 10.8% | $177,900 |
| Nettleton | 1,853 | $41,842 | 20.8% | $119,900 |
| Shannon | 1,383 | $42,297 | 24.1% | $130,900 |
| Plantersville | 929 | $25,662 | 44.5% | $125,000 |
| Sherman | 545 | $52,404 | 22.8% | $158,900 |
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Population Overview
Lee County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 83,034. It is the 7th most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lee County is 37.5 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 38.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Lee County is $67,863. This is 20% higher than the state median of $56,447. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.5%. This is 23% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $199,500. Housing costs are 17% higher than the state median of $169,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Lee County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% higher than the state average of 70.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Lee County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 29.9%.
Education
28.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% higher than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Lee County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Mississippi and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Lee County, Mississippi?
Lee County has a population of 83,034, making it the 7th most populous county in Mississippi.
What is the median income in Lee County?
The median household income in Lee County is $67,863 with a poverty rate of 14.5%.
How many cities are in Lee County, Mississippi?
Lee County contains 10 Census-designated places.