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Lee County, MS market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Lee County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 83,731
- +0.5% since 2020
- Households
- 32,591
- Median household income
- $67,863
- +34.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $199,500
- Jobs located here
- 55,201
- Highest market score
- 66
- Pet grooming and boarding, #326 of 1,461 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
An estimated 83,731 people live in Lee County, in 32,591 households. Population estimates put the population change in Lee County from 2020 to 2025 at +0.5%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Lee County is $67,863 a year, 16% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 34.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Lee County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 129, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (66).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Lee County are for pet grooming and boarding businesses (66), HVAC and plumbing companies (64) and chiropractors (57). Lee County ranks #326 of 1,461 scored counties for pet grooming and boarding businesses.
Lee County is part of the Tupelo area. For its number of households, Lee County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for clothing and shoe stores (2.6 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (42% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Lee County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Lee County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pet grooming and boarding | 66 | #326 of 1,461 | 11 | 3.4 | $2.4M | 96 | 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 64 | #364 of 1,707 | 16 | 4.9 | $5.4M | 114 | 19 |
| Chiropractors | 57 | #544 of 1,490 | 13 | 4.0 | $2.6M | 109 | 4 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 56 | #512 of 1,327 | 7 | 2.1 | $4.2M | 138 | 9 |
| Pet stores | 55 | #396 of 974 | 5 | 1.5 | $5.4M | 119 | 3 |
| Electricians | 55 | #474 of 1,160 | 8 | 2.5 | $10.9M | 91 | 14 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 55 | #581 of 1,493 | 18 | 5.5 | $2.5M | 85 | 27 |
| Home repair trades | 55 | #787 of 2,057 | 37 | 11.4 | $2.4M | 97 | 39 |
| Pet businesses | 54 | #899 of 2,200 | 32 | 9.8 | $841K | 96 | 19 |
| Property management | 49 | #456 of 910 | 7 | 2.1 | Index only | 120 | 13 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 48 | #1,153 of 2,176 | 58 | 17.8 | Index only | 148 | 25 |
| Roofing and gutters | 43 | #742 of 1,177 | 13 | 4.0 | $6.7M | 79 | 6 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 41 | #1,225 of 1,771 | 35 | 10.7 | $1.3M | 77 | 51 |
| Pest control | 40 | #481 of 699 | 6 | 1.8 | $7.5M | 73 | 5 |
| Spas and skin care | 39 | #1,298 of 1,769 | 39 | 12.0 | $699K | 80 | 4 |
| Car washes and detailing | 38 | #1,046 of 1,451 | 19 | 5.8 | $1.6M | 62 | 4 |
| Real estate | 38 | #1,734 of 2,229 | 89 | 27.3 | Index only | 121 | 54 |
| Funeral homes | 35 | #1,091 of 1,472 | 11 | 3.4 | $376K | 55 | 6 |
| Pizza | 35 | #1,623 of 2,090 | 27 | 8.3 | $4.2M | 83 | 95 |
| Veterinarians | 34 | #1,115 of 1,485 | 15 | 4.6 | $1.8M | 66 | 13 |
| Insurance agencies | 34 | #1,685 of 2,272 | 76 | 23.3 | $1.1M | 86 | 48 |
| House cleaning | 32 | #731 of 847 | 11 | 3.4 | $4.1M | 64 | 19 |
| Grocery stores | 31 | #1,618 of 2,070 | 28 | 8.6 | $6.7M | 72 | 23 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 31 | #1,773 of 2,088 | 60 | 18.4 | $353K | 53 | 11 |
| Nail salons | 29 | #1,154 of 1,328 | 23 | 7.1 | $1.2M | 71 | 7 |
| Convenience stores | 29 | #1,830 of 2,261 | 48 | 14.7 | $3.9M | 50 | 19 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 28 | #1,809 of 2,063 | 38 | 11.7 | $3M | 81 | 30 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 28 | #2,010 of 2,402 | 93 | 28.5 | $2M | 60 | 42 |
| Laundromats | 26 | #663 of 785 | 7 | 2.1 | $8.2M | 66 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 26 | #2,126 of 2,339 | 125 | 38.4 | $218K | 51 | 17 |
| Gas stations | 24 | #2,148 of 2,358 | 88 | 27.0 | $1.1M | 46 | 67 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 23 | #2,253 of 2,405 | 240 | 73.6 | $476K | 72 | 85 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 23 | #2,269 of 2,385 | 225 | 69.0 | $121K | 57 | 31 |
| Gyms | 22 | #1,653 of 1,792 | 40 | 12.3 | $529K | 41 | 11 |
| Auto repair shops | 22 | #2,215 of 2,378 | 99 | 30.4 | $300K | 67 | 46 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 22 | #2,252 of 2,405 | 415 | 127.3 | $276K | 74 | 211 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 21 | #1,799 of 1,889 | 41 | 12.6 | $2.8M | 67 | 35 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 20 | #1,256 of 1,334 | 17 | 5.2 | $1.2M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 20 | #1,396 of 1,530 | 23 | 7.1 | $1.3M | 52 | 12 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 19 | #869 of 887 | 23 | 7.1 | Index only | 52 | 9 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 19 | #2,077 of 2,222 | 74 | 22.7 | $1.5M | 51 | 95 |
| Auto repair and car care | 19 | #2,287 of 2,401 | 161 | 49.4 | $184K | 69 | 72 |
| Dry cleaners | 18 | #484 of 507 | 6 | 1.8 | $9.6M | 61 | 5 |
| Physical therapy | 18 | #1,364 of 1,422 | 26 | 8.0 | $1.3M | 54 | 19 |
| Child care and preschools | 18 | #1,519 of 1,611 | 35 | 10.7 | $378K | 38 | 39 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 18 | #1,575 of 1,656 | 37 | 11.4 | $918K | 52 | 81 |
| Barbershops | 17 | #1,256 of 1,356 | 35 | 10.7 | $779K | 41 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 17 | #2,002 of 2,087 | 137 | 42.0 | $419K | 33 | 65 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 17 | #2,142 of 2,210 | 165 | 50.6 | $348K | 39 | 70 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 17 | #2,334 of 2,394 | 339 | 104.0 | $100K | 66 | 164 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 15 | #1,245 of 1,302 | 20 | 6.1 | $1.7M | 54 | 12 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 15 | #1,857 of 1,886 | 54 | 16.6 | $629K | 64 | 44 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.9 | $9.9M | 72 | 8 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.9 | $7.1M | 174 | 11 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $34M | Too few | 4 |
Household spending in Lee County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $29.7M | $911 | 95 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $96.5M | $2,961 | 114 |
| Food away from home | $114.4M | $3,509 | 86 |
| Groceries | $187.8M | $5,764 | 91 |
| Personal care products and services | $27.2M | $836 | 83 |
| Child care and other personal services | $13.2M | $406 | 70 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $21.2M | $649 | 66 |
| Medical and dental services | $34M | $1,043 | 81 |
| Pets | $26.9M | $826 | 91 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $57.4M | $1,760 | 86 |
| Vehicle insurance | $82.4M | $2,529 | 129 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $87M | $2,669 | 88 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $45M | $1,379 | 98 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $466.9M | $14,327 | 86 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Lee County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 83,731+0.5% since 2020
- Households
- 32,591
- Median age
- 37.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 71%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 450 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 185
- Median household income
- $67,863+34.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $87,122
- Median home value
- $199,500
- Jobs located here
- 55,201
- Daytime population
- 101,660Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Lee County, MS growing?
Population estimates put Lee County at 83,731 people in 2025, up 0.5% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 32,591 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 34.2%, before inflation.
How much do households in Lee County, MS spend?
Households in Lee County spend about $466.9M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $187.8M on groceries and $114.4M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Lee County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 129, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (66).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Lee County, MS?
Of the business types scored in Lee County, pet grooming and boarding businesses (66), HVAC and plumbing companies (64) and chiropractors (57) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For pet grooming and boarding businesses, that ranks #326 of 1,461 scored counties.
How does Lee County, MS compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Lee County is $67,863, 16% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 0.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $199,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for clothing and shoe stores (2.6 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (42% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 52 of the 56 business types have a score in Lee County, each ranked against other counties.
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