Mississippi Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 83,034 (100%) |
| Population Density | 185 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 52 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $67,863 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,728 |
| Median Home Value | $199,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 37,654 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 23,067 (61.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,524 (25.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 5,063 (13.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 32,591 |
| Average Household Size | 2.51 |
| Family Households | 22,139 (67.9%) |
The table below compares Lee County to the other 82 counties and county equivalents in Mississippi by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 7 | 93rd |
| Population Density | # 6 | 94th |
| Median Household Income | # 6 | 94th |
| Per Capita Income | # 9 | 90th |
| Diversity Index | # 33 | 60th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
