Lee County, Mississippi

Total Population: 83,138

County Seat: Tupelo

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)62.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)29.9%
Hispanic or Latino3.4%
Two or More Races2.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Other Race0.2%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

87.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

28.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.