Market insights · South Carolina
Lee County, SC: growth, migration and housing
Lee County has 15,730 residents, down 5.0% since 2020 (-0.9% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 334 households moved in and 409 moved out (-75 net), while a net $3.1M of income left. Median household income is $44,760, the median home $104,600 and median rent $823 a month.
In South Carolina: 45th of 46 counties for 5-year population growth · 46th of 46 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 40th of 46 counties for median household income · 39th of 46 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Lee County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Sumter County, SC | 72 | $3.0M |
| Darlington County, SC | 47 | $1.5M |
| Kershaw County, SC | 36 | $1.2M |
| Florence County, SC | 28 | $0.9M |
| Richland County, SC | 27 | $0.7M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Lee County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Sumter County, SC | 86 | $2.7M |
| Darlington County, SC | 58 | $1.9M |
| Kershaw County, SC | 52 | $1.7M |
| Richland County, SC | 37 | $1.5M |
| Florence County, SC | 36 | $1.5M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.