Lee County, South Carolina Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Lee County, South Carolina
Lee County, South Carolina Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
16,166
Median Age
42.4
Male Median
39.3
Female Median
47.2
Lee County, South Carolina Population Growth

Lee County, South Carolina Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -17.6%%.
-17.6%% Growth
Lee County, South Carolina Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Lee County, South Carolina Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.4 | 16,166 |
| 2023 | 41.8 | 16,330 |
| 2022 | 41.5 | 16,557 |
| 2021 | 41.3 | 16,730 |
| 2020 | 42.0 | 17,144 |
| 2019 | 41.8 | 17,365 |
| 2018 | 41.9 | 17,606 |
| 2017 | 41.7 | 17,897 |
| 2016 | 40.8 | 18,189 |
| 2015 | 40.1 | 18,461 |
| 2014 | 39.7 | 18,708 |
| 2013 | 39.3 | 18,890 |
| 2012 | 38.4 | 19,160 |
| 2011 | 38.3 | 19,412 |
| 2010 | 37.6 | 19,615 |
Lee County, South Carolina Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.9% |
| 5–17 | 13.8% |
| 18–24 | 10.6% |
| 25–34 | 11.7% |
| 35–54 | 23.9% |
| 55–64 | 14.3% |
| 65+ | 20.8% |
Dependency Ratios for Lee County, South Carolina
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 65.1
- Youth Dependency:
- 30.9
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 34.3
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Lee County, South Carolina
The median age in Lee County, South Carolina is 42.4 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Lee County, South Carolina is 16,166.
In Lee County, South Carolina, seniors (ages 65+) make up 20.8% of the population, while children under 18 represent 13.8%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Lee County, South Carolina is aging.