County profile · South Carolina
Lee County, SC market data
How Lee County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 15,730
- −5.0% since 2020
- Households
- 6,351
- Median household income
- $44,760
- +38.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $104,600
- Jobs located here
- 3,773
- Highest market score
- 67
- Insurance agencies, #543 of 2,272 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
Lee County has an estimated 15,730 people and 6,351 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Lee County declined 5.0%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Lee County is $44,760, 45% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 38.3%, before inflation.
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 (40).
Of the business types scored in Lee County, insurance agencies (67), auto repair shops (61) and auto repair and car care businesses (55) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #543 of 2,272 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (70% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 67 | #543 of 2,272 | 6 | 9.4 | $2.7M | 212 | 4 |
| Auto repair shops | 61 | #678 of 2,378 | 7 | 11.0 | $780K | 175 | 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 55 | #958 of 2,401 | 17 | 26.8 | $321K | 120 | 4 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 43 | #1,551 of 2,385 | 10 | 15.7 | $420K | 197 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 41 | #1,431 of 2,210 | 5 | 7.9 | $1.8M | 206 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 40 | #1,625 of 2,339 | 7 | 11.0 | $600K | 139 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 40 | #1,627 of 2,405 | 25 | 39.4 | $685K | 103 | 4 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 40 | #1,651 of 2,394 | 16 | 25.2 | $335K | 220 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 33 | #1,911 of 2,405 | 52 | 81.9 | $329K | 89 | 15 |
| Gas stations | 30 | #1,959 of 2,358 | 14 | 22.0 | $1.3M | 56 | 8 |
| Pizza | 26 | #1,889 of 2,090 | 5 | 7.9 | $3.4M | 67 | 11 |
| Pet businesses | 24 | #2,026 of 2,200 | 6 | 9.4 | $664K | 76 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 20 | #2,056 of 2,222 | 9 | 14.2 | $1.9M | 62 | 11 |
| Funeral homes | 17 | #1,433 of 1,472 | 6 | 9.4 | $160K | 24 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 10 | #2,014 of 2,070 | 6 | 9.4 | $5.3M | 57 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 3 | #2,253 of 2,261 | 12 | 18.9 | $2.6M | 34 | 10 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 3 | #2,396 of 2,402 | 22 | 34.6 | $1.4M | 43 | 12 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.3 | $4.3M | 103 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.3 | $2.3M | 178 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.3 | $623K | 94 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.7 | $1.8M | 72 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.7 | $831K | 64 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.7 | Index only | 589 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.7 | Index only | 468 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.1 | $2.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.1 | $6.9M | Too few | 8 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.1 | $6.9M | Too few | 8 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.1 | $2.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.1 | $2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $1.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $17.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $7.2M | Too few | 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $7.2M | Too few | 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $2.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $5.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $5.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $4.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $5.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
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 | $5.5M | $859 | 90 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $18.6M | $2,927 | 113 |
| Food away from home | $17.1M | $2,695 | 66 |
| Groceries | $31.8M | $4,999 | 79 |
| Personal care products and services | $4.2M | $661 | 66 |
| Child care and other personal services | $1.6M | $251 | 43 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $2.5M | $392 | 40 |
| Medical and dental services | $5.4M | $845 | 66 |
| Pets | $4M | $627 | 69 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $9M | $1,424 | 69 |
| Vehicle insurance | $16M | $2,515 | 129 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $13.7M | $2,157 | 71 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $7.2M | $1,127 | 80 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $76.6M | $12,055 | 72 |
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
- 15,730−5.0% since 2020
- Households
- 6,351
- Median age
- 43.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 70%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 410 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 39
- Median household income
- $44,760+38.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $56,408
- Median home value
- $104,600
- Jobs located here
- 3,773
- Daytime population
- 12,067Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Lee County?
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Questions
How fast is Lee County, SC growing?
Population estimates put Lee County at 15,730 people in 2025, down 5.0% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 6,351 households. Median household income rose 38.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Lee County, SC spend?
Households in Lee County spend about $76.6M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $31.8M on groceries and $18.6M on gasoline and other fuels. 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 (40).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Lee County, SC?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Lee County are for insurance agencies (67), auto repair shops (61) and auto repair and car care businesses (55). Lee County ranks #543 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
How does Lee County, SC compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Lee County is $44,760 a year, 45% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 5.0% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $104,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Lee County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (70% 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. 17 of the 56 business types have a score in Lee County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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