Poverty Rate in Lee County, Mississippi
In Lee County, Mississippi, an estimated 9,865 of 81,802 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Lee County, Mississippi?
The poverty rate in Lee County, Mississippi is 12.1%.
- How many people in Lee County, Mississippi live in poverty?
In Lee County, Mississippi, an estimated 9,865 of 81,802 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Lee County, Mississippi compare to the average for Mississippi?
The poverty rate in Lee County, Mississippi is 36.65% lower than the Mississippi average. In Lee County, Mississippi, an estimated 12.1% of 81,802 people live in poverty. In Mississippi, 19.1% of 2,841,445 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Lee County, Mississippi compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Lee County, Mississippi is 3.97% lower than the US average. In Lee County, Mississippi, an estimated 12.1% of 81,802 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Baldwyn, Mississippi 17.4% of 3,073 people.
- Guntown, Mississippi 7.2% of 2,263 people.
- Mooreville, Mississippi 11.2% of 1,831 people.
- Nettleton, Mississippi 16.6% of 1,761 people.
- Plantersville, Mississippi 31.9% of 910 people.
Under 18 years
16.8% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Lee County, Mississippi
2023
16.8% of 20 thousand people
Under 5 years
15.5% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Lee County, Mississippi
2023
15.5% of 4 thousand people
5 to 17 years
17.1% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Lee County, Mississippi
2023
17.1% of 16 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
16.8% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Lee County, Mississippi
2023
16.8% of 20 thousand people
18 to 64 years
10.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Lee County, Mississippi
2023
10.5% of 49 thousand people
18 to 34 years
12% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Lee County, Mississippi
2023
12% of 17 thousand people
35 to 64 years
9.8% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Lee County, Mississippi
2023
9.8% of 32 thousand people
60 years and over
13.4% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Lee County, Mississippi
2023
13.4% of 18 thousand people
65 years and over
13.4% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Lee County, Mississippi
2023
13.4% of 13 thousand people
White
5.8% Poverty Rate for White people in Lee County, Mississippi
2023
5.8% of 51 thousand people
Black or African American
24.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Lee County, Mississippi
2023
24.9% of 24 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
5.8% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Lee County, Mississippi
2023
5.8% of 51 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
11.9% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Lee County, Mississippi
2023
11.9% of 53 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
19.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Lee County, Mississippi
2023
19.1% of 7 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
16.2% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Lee County, Mississippi
2023
16.2% of 13 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
13.2% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Lee County, Mississippi
2023
13.2% of 17 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Lee County, Mississippi
2023
4.2% of 16 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
6.4% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Lee County, Mississippi
2023
6.4% of 40 thousand people
Employed
6.5% Poverty Rate for employed people in Lee County, Mississippi
2023
6.5% of 39 thousand people
Male
3.4% Poverty Rate for employed men in Lee County, Mississippi
2023
3.4% of 19 thousand people
Female
9.6% Poverty Rate for employed women in Lee County, Mississippi
2023
9.6% of 20 thousand people
Unemployed
3.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Lee County, Mississippi
2023
3.4% of 2 thousand people
Male
4.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Lee County, Mississippi
2023
4.4% of 771 people
Female
2.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Lee County, Mississippi
2023
2.5% of 917 people
Population 16 years and over
10.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Lee County, Mississippi
2023
10.8% of 64 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Lee County, Mississippi
2023
4.5% of 29 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
11.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Lee County, Mississippi
2023
11.1% of 13 thousand people
Did not work
19.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Lee County, Mississippi
2023
19.1% of 22 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
29.9% Poverty Rate for single people in Lee County, Mississippi
2023
29.9% of 14 thousand people
Male
21% Poverty Rate for single men in Lee County, Mississippi
2023
21% of 6 thousand people
Female
36.5% Poverty Rate for single women in Lee County, Mississippi
2023
36.5% of 8 thousand people
18 to 24 years
20.7% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Lee County, Mississippi
2023
20.7% of 2 thousand people
25 to 34 years
31.9% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Lee County, Mississippi
2023
31.9% of 3 thousand people
35 to 44 years
13.9% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Lee County, Mississippi
2023
13.9% of 1 thousand people
45 to 54 years
32.2% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Lee County, Mississippi
2023
32.2% of 1 thousand people
55 to 64 years
44.7% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Lee County, Mississippi
2023
44.7% of 2 thousand people
65 to 74 years
25.9% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Lee County, Mississippi
2023
25.9% of 3 thousand people
75 years and over
34.6% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Lee County, Mississippi
2023
34.6% of 2 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Lee County, Mississippi
2023
2.7% of 4 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
16.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Lee County, Mississippi
2023
16.1% of 4 thousand people
Did not work
58.7% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Lee County, Mississippi
2023
58.7% of 6 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
12.4% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Lee County, Mississippi
2023
12.4%
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