Lee County, Mississippi is located in the northeastern part of the state and is bordered by Monroe, Itawamba, Pontotoc, Chickasaw, and Union counties. It is home to approximately 82,000 people and has a population density of approximately 56 people per square mile.
The economy of Lee County is primarily driven by the manufacturing and retail industries. The largest employers in the county include Yokohama Tire Manufacturing, BancorpSouth, and Itawamba Community College. The median household income in Lee County is $41,839, which is lower than the national median of $61,937. The poverty rate in Lee County is 22.3%, which is higher than the national average of 11.8%.
The demographics of Lee County are diverse. The racial makeup of the county is 66.2% White, 28.4% Black or African American, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.8% Asian, 0.3% Native American, and 0.8% from other races. The median age of residents in Lee County is 38.3, which is slightly higher than the national median of 37.7.
Education in Lee County is provided by the Lee County School District. The district has 14 elementary schools, four middle schools, and three high schools. The district also has a number of alternative schools and programs. The district has a graduation rate of 83.7%, which is higher than the national average of 84.6%.
Real estate in Lee County is affordable. The median home value in the county is $93,400, which is lower than the national median of $231,200. The median rent in Lee County is $723, which is lower than the national median of $1,092. The median property tax rate in the county is 0.76%, which is lower than the national median of 1.08%.