Lee County, Mississippi
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lee County
- State
- Mississippi
- FIPS Code
- 28081
- State FIPS
- 28
- County FIPS
- 081
Geography
- Land Area
- 449.97 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.21 sq mi
- Total Area
- 453.17 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.292370
- Longitude
- -88.682439
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 81,630
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 60,939
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 79,617 | 97.5% |
| Hispanic | 2,014 | 2.5% |
| White | 52,158 | 63.9% |
| Black | 25,115 | 30.8% |
| Asian | 414 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 21 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 236 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 94 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 60,019 | 98.5% |
| Hispanic | 920 | 1.5% |
| White | 40,896 | 67.1% |
| Black | 18,212 | 29.9% |
| Asian | 337 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 454 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 231 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 92 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 83,034
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $69,429
- Poverty Rate
- 14.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 11,896
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 52,273 | 63.0% |
| Black | 24,874 | 30.0% |
| Asian | 823 | 1.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 50,054
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 10,153 | 20.3% |
| Republican | 17,338 | 34.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 22,558 | 45.1% |
| Other | 5 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 22,060 | 44.1% |
| Female | 27,108 | 54.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 31,914 | 63.8% |
| Hispanic | 836 | 1.7% |
| Black | 14,821 | 29.6% |
| Asian | 412 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 17,144
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 34.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 12,206 | 38.2% |
| Hispanic | 146 | 17.5% |
| Black | 3,997 | 27.0% |
| Asian | 89 | 21.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 7,953 | 36.1% |
| Female | 9,014 | 33.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 12,055 (21.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 15,861 (28.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 37,654
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $205,606
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $955
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 85.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 5.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.