Lee County, Mississippi
Total Population: 83,138
County Seat: Tupelo
Median Home Value
$187,800
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$67,144
Across all households
Median Age
37.7 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
28.7%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
25.1%
65 Years and Over
15.4%
Male
47.8%
Female
52.2%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
98.0%
No Health Insurance
11.0%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
87.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
28.7%
Enrolled in College (18+)
6.5%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$67,144
Mean Household Income
$86,064
Per Capita Income
$33,713
Unemployment Rate (16+)
5.1%
In Labor Force (19–64)
78.4%
SNAP / Food Stamps
9.7%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$187,800
Median Rent
$929/mo
Total Housing Units
37,507
Owner-Occupied
70.2%
Renter-Occupied
29.8%
Vacancy Rate
15.2%
Married Couple Households
50.0%
Cohabiting Couple Households
3.6%
Male Householder, No Partner
16.0%
Female Householder, No Partner
30.5%
Average Household Size
2.58
Broadband Internet Access
82.9%
Housing Built Since 2010
12.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28081.