Lee County, MS — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$67,144
Per Capita Income
$33,713
Poverty Rate
13.8%
SNAP Recipients
9.7%
Gini Index
0.455
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K19.6%
$25K–$50K20.0%
$50K–$75K14.8%
$75K–$100K14.6%
$100K–$150K18.0%
$150K–$200K6.3%
$200K+6.7%
The median household income in Lee County, MS is $67,144 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $33,713. 13.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 9.7% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.455 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).