Lee County, South Carolina facts for kids
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Lee County
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Lee County Courthouse
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| Motto(s):
"Experience The Beauty of Lee County"
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Location within the U.S. state of South Carolina
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  South Carolina |
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| Founded | December 15, 1902 | |
| Named for | Robert E. Lee | |
| Seat | Bishopville | |
| Largest community | Bishopville | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 411.23 sq mi (1,065.1 km2) | |
| • Land | 410.18 sq mi (1,062.4 km2) | |
| • Water | 1.05 sq mi (2.7 km2) 0.26% | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 16,531 | |
| • Estimate
(2023)
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15,967 | |
| • Density | 40.30/sq mi (15.56/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | |
| Congressional district | 5th | |
Lee County is a county located in the state of South Carolina, USA. It's known for its friendly communities and rich history. As of the 2020 census, about 16,531 people lived here. This makes it one of the less populated counties in South Carolina. The main town and county seat is Bishopville.
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History of Lee County
Lee County is named after Robert E. Lee, a famous general from the Confederate side during the American Civil War. The county was officially formed on February 25, 1902. It was created from parts of three nearby counties: Darlington, Kershaw, and Sumter.
Geography and Location
Lee County covers about 411 square miles. Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Counties Nearby
Lee County shares its borders with several other counties:
- Darlington County to the northeast
- Florence County to the east
- Sumter County to the south
- Kershaw County to the northwest
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 25,318 | — | |
| 1920 | 26,827 | 6.0% | |
| 1930 | 24,096 | −10.2% | |
| 1940 | 24,908 | 3.4% | |
| 1950 | 23,173 | −7.0% | |
| 1960 | 21,832 | −5.8% | |
| 1970 | 18,323 | −16.1% | |
| 1980 | 18,929 | 3.3% | |
| 1990 | 18,437 | −2.6% | |
| 2000 | 20,119 | 9.1% | |
| 2010 | 19,220 | −4.5% | |
| 2020 | 16,531 | −14.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 15,967 | −16.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790–1960 1900–1990 1990–2000 2010 2020 |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the census showed that 16,531 people lived in Lee County. There were 6,423 households and 3,971 families. The population was mostly made up of people who identify as Black or African American (about 60.8%) and White (about 34.6%).
Economy and Jobs
In 2022, the total value of all goods and services produced in Lee County was about $425.5 million. This is known as the GDP.
Some of the biggest employers in Lee County include:
- Ardagh Group
- Coca-Cola Consolidated
- Food Lion
- Lee Academy
Towns and Communities
City
- Bishopville (This is the county seat, meaning it's where the county government is located.)
Town
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Lee (Carolina del Sur) para niños
