Lee County, South Carolina

Total Population: 16,330

County Seat: Bishopville

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Median Home Value

$101,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$44,145

Across all households

Median Age

41.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

12.8%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Black (Non-Hispanic)62.2%
White (Non-Hispanic)33.2%
Hispanic or Latino2.3%
Two or More Races2.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.1%

Under 18 Years

18.9%

65 Years and Over

20.1%

Male

51.0%

Female

49.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.0%

No Health Insurance

10.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

81.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

12.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$44,145

Mean Household Income

$58,286

Per Capita Income

$24,133

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.7%

In Labor Force (19–64)

69.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

24.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$101,900

Median Rent

$806/mo

Total Housing Units

7,587

Owner-Occupied

73.5%

Renter-Occupied

26.5%

Vacancy Rate

17.0%

Married Couple Households

37.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.9%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

36.4%

Average Household Size

2.39

Broadband Internet Access

80.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 45061.