Poverty Rate in Lee County, South Carolina
In Lee County, South Carolina, an estimated 4,247 of 15,287 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Lee County, South Carolina?
The poverty rate in Lee County, South Carolina is 22.8%.
- How many people in Lee County, South Carolina live in poverty?
In Lee County, South Carolina, an estimated 4,247 of 15,287 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Lee County, South Carolina compare to the average for South Carolina?
The poverty rate in Lee County, South Carolina is 93.06% higher than the South Carolina average. In Lee County, South Carolina, an estimated 27.8% of 15,287 people live in poverty. In South Carolina, 14.4% of 5,002,332 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Lee County, South Carolina compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Lee County, South Carolina is 122.4% higher than the US average. In Lee County, South Carolina, an estimated 27.8% of 15,287 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.5% of 323,275,448 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Ashwood, South Carolina 15.9% of 63 people.
- Bishopville, South Carolina 28.8% of 2,834 people.
- Browntown, South Carolina 0% of 90 people.
- Elliott, South Carolina 13.1% of 558 people.
- Lydia, South Carolina 24.7% of 227 people.
Under 18 years
45.1% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
45.1% of 3 thousand people
Under 5 years
39.6% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
39.6% of 810 people
5 to 17 years
47% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
47% of 2 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
44.6% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
44.6% of 3 thousand people
18 to 64 years
24.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
24.7% of 9 thousand people
18 to 34 years
26.8% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
26.8% of 3 thousand people
35 to 64 years
23.5% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
23.5% of 6 thousand people
60 years and over
22.1% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
22.1% of 4 thousand people
65 years and over
19.4% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
19.4% of 3 thousand people
White
18.2% Poverty Rate for White people in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
18.2% of 5 thousand people
Black or African American
32.8% Poverty Rate for Black People in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
32.8% of 10 thousand people
American Indian and Alaska Native
100% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
100% of 1 people
Asian
71.4% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
71.4% of 14 people
Some other race
34.8% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
34.8% of 187 people
Two or more races
21.7% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
21.7% of 309 people
Hispanic
31.9% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
31.9% of 379 people
White, not Hispanic
17.9% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
17.9% of 5 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
22.5% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
22.5% of 11 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
42.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
42.4% of 2 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
24.9% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
24.9% of 4 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
12.4% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
12.4% of 3 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
11.1% of 2 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
18.2% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
18.2% of 6 thousand people
Employed
13.7% Poverty Rate for employed people in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
13.7% of 6 thousand people
Male
9.7% Poverty Rate for employed men in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
9.7% of 3 thousand people
Female
17.6% Poverty Rate for employed women in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
17.6% of 3 thousand people
Unemployed
62.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
62.4% of 567 people
Male
61.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
61.2% of 214 people
Female
63.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
63.2% of 353 people
Population 16 years and over
24.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
24.1% of 12 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
7.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
7.5% of 4 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
34.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
34.3% of 2 thousand people
Did not work
31.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
31.6% of 6 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
36.3% Poverty Rate for single people in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
36.3% of 3 thousand people
Male
33.4% Poverty Rate for single men in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
33.4% of 2 thousand people
Female
39% Poverty Rate for single women in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
39% of 2 thousand people
18 to 24 years
82.6% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
82.6% of 138 people
25 to 34 years
27.9% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
27.9% of 365 people
35 to 44 years
40.7% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
40.7% of 356 people
45 to 54 years
41.8% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
41.8% of 517 people
55 to 64 years
39.9% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
39.9% of 720 people
65 to 74 years
26.4% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
26.4% of 745 people
75 years and over
24% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
24% of 358 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
3.1% of 905 people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
64.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
64.8% of 571 people
Did not work
44.2% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
44.2% of 2 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
27.6% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Lee County, South Carolina
2022
27.6%
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