Lee County, MS — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
83,138
Male
39,738
47.8%
Female
43,400
52.2%
Median Age
37.7 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.6
Foreign Born
2.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher19.1%
High School or Higher37.7%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
4.3%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
8.1%
Married
41.7%
Lee County, MS has a population of 83,138 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 37.7 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 63.4% of the population. 19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 2.4% of residents are foreign-born.