Lee County, Mississippi Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 7th-largest in Mississippi
The population of Lee County, Mississippi is 83,138 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 7th-largest county in Mississippi. The median household income is $67,144, the median home value is $187,800, and the median age is 37.7.
The population of Lee County has grown 0.2% since 2010 (82,877 → 83,012), a +0.01% annualized rate.
83,138
Population
+0.01%
Annual growth
185
People / sq mi
$67,144
Median Income
$187,800
Median Home Value
Lee County covers 450 sq mi of land at 184.8 people per square mile.
About Lee County, MS
Lee County is a county in Mississippi with a population of 83,138. It ranks #7 among counties in Mississippi by population. The median age is 37.7, younger than the national median. The population is 47.8% male and 52.2% female.
The median household income in Lee County is $67,144, below the US median of $74,580. 10.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $187,800, with monthly rent averaging $929. The homeownership rate of 70.2% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Lee County reflects 28.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 4.6% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 21.4 minutes each way.
Lee County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Lee County had a population of 82,877 in 2010 and 83,012 in 2024, a 0.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 85,674 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.02%.
83,012
Population (2024)
82,877
Population (2010)
85,674
Peak (2019)
0.02%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 82,877 |
| 2011 | 84,032 |
| 2012 | 84,802 |
| 2013 | 84,981 |
| 2014 | 84,781 |
| 2015 | 84,762 |
| 2016 | 84,859 |
| 2017 | 85,124 |
| 2018 | 85,396 |
| 2019 | 85,674 |
| 2020 | 83,319 |
| 2021 | 83,002 |
| 2022 | 82,946 |
| 2023 | 82,893 |
| 2024 | 83,012 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63.4% |
| Black or African American | 29.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
37.7
Median Age
52.2%
Female
47.8%
Male
15.4%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 20.6% · Seniors (65+): 15.4%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $67,144+$12,229 vs state |
| Mean household income | $86,064 |
| Per-capita income | $33,713 |
| Poverty rate | 10.2%-4.1% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% |
| Employment-to-population | 59.0% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Lee County is professional & business services, accounting for 25.2% of workers.
How residents commute
0.2%
Drive alone
0.3%
Carpool
87.0%
Public transit
4.6%
Work from home
21.4 min
Avg commute
Housing
$187,800+$26,400 vs state
Median home value
$929
Median rent
70.2%
Homeownership rate
37,507
Total housing units
84.8%
Occupied
15.2%
Vacant
29.8%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
89.0%
With health insurance
91.5%
With broadband internet
20.1%
Foreign-born
5.7%
Veterans (18+)
14.2%
With a disability
95.8%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
87.8%
High School+
28.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lee County, Mississippi has a population of 83,138 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 7th-largest county in Mississippi. Population density is 185 people per square mile.
The population of Lee County has grown 0.2% since 2010 (82,877 → 83,012), a +0.01% annualized rate.
The median household income in Lee County, Mississippi is $67,144, with mean (average) household income of $86,064 and per-capita income of $33,713. 10.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Lee County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (63.4%), Black or African American (29.9%), Hispanic or Latino (1.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Lee County, Mississippi is 37.7 years. Residents are 52.2% female and 47.8% male.
The median home value in Lee County is $187,800 and median monthly rent is $929. 70.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 37,507 total housing units, 15.2% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Lee County, Mississippi is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.
Jackson is among the largest cities associated with Lee County, Mississippi, with a population of 149,827.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.