Lee County, South Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lee County
- State
- South Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 45061
- State FIPS
- 45
- County FIPS
- 061
Geography
- Land Area
- 410.19 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.05 sq mi
- Total Area
- 411.23 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.158640
- Longitude
- -80.251209
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 15,811
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 12,913
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,494 | 98.0% |
| Hispanic | 316 | 2.0% |
| White | 5,384 | 34.1% |
| Black | 9,785 | 61.9% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 19 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 12,651 | 98.0% |
| Hispanic | 263 | 2.0% |
| White | 4,552 | 35.3% |
| Black | 7,972 | 61.7% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 193 | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 16,166
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $42,726
- Poverty Rate
- 23.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,742
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,512 | 34.1% |
| Black | 10,051 | 62.2% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 10,673
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 7,923 | 74.2% |
| Republican | 2,748 | 25.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2 | 0.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,756 | 44.6% |
| Female | 5,917 | 55.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 3,686 | 34.5% |
| Hispanic | 81 | 0.8% |
| Black | 6,637 | 62.2% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,082
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 47.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,148 | 58.3% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 30.9% |
| Black | 2,783 | 41.9% |
| Asian | 1 | 5.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,144 | 45.1% |
| Female | 2,938 | 49.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,659 (31.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,323 (11.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,602
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $109,819
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $851
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.7%
- Work From Home
- 2.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.