Lee County, Kentucky
PO Box 551
Beattyville, KY 41311
Phone: (606) 464-4115
Fax: (606) 464-4102
In east-central KY, southeast of Lexington; organized Jan 29, 1870 from Owsley, Breathitt, Estill, and Wolfe counties. Name Origin: Traditionally for Robert E. Lee (1807-70), American general and commander-in-chief of the Confederate forces during the Civil War. Others claim it was named for Lee County, VA, former home of many early settlers.
Area (sq mi): 211.22 (land 209.86; water 1.36). Pop per sq mi: 36.70.
Pop 2005: 7,709. State rank: 110. Pop change: 2000-20005 -2.60%; 1990-2000 6.70%. Pop 2000: 7,916 (White 94.90%; Black or African American 3.80%; Hispanic or Latino 0.40%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.10%). Foreign born: 0.20%. Median age: 37.40.
Income 2000: per capita $13,325; median household $18,544; Pop below poverty level: 30.40%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $15,244-$16,613.
Unemployment 2004: 7.50%. Change from 2000: 0.40%. Median travel time to work: 35.40 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 41.50%.
Beattyville, KY 41311
Phone: (606) 464-4115
Fax: (606) 464-4102
In east-central KY, southeast of Lexington; organized Jan 29, 1870 from Owsley, Breathitt, Estill, and Wolfe counties. Name Origin: Traditionally for Robert E. Lee (1807-70), American general and commander-in-chief of the Confederate forces during the Civil War. Others claim it was named for Lee County, VA, former home of many early settlers.
Area (sq mi): 211.22 (land 209.86; water 1.36). Pop per sq mi: 36.70.
Pop 2005: 7,709. State rank: 110. Pop change: 2000-20005 -2.60%; 1990-2000 6.70%. Pop 2000: 7,916 (White 94.90%; Black or African American 3.80%; Hispanic or Latino 0.40%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.10%). Foreign born: 0.20%. Median age: 37.40.
Income 2000: per capita $13,325; median household $18,544; Pop below poverty level: 30.40%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $15,244-$16,613.
Unemployment 2004: 7.50%. Change from 2000: 0.40%. Median travel time to work: 35.40 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 41.50%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Lee County, South Carolina
PO Box 387
Bishopville, SC 29010
Phone: (803) 484-5341
Fax: (803) 484-1632
In north-central SC, north of Sumter; organized Feb 25, 1902 from Darlington, Sumter, and Kershaw counties. Name Origin: For Robert E. Lee (1807-70), American general and commander of the Confederate forces during the Civil War.
Area (sq mi): 411.30 (land 410.30; water 1.00). Pop per sq mi: 50.30.
Pop 2005: 20,638. State rank: 41. Pop change: 2000-20005 2.60%; 1990-2000 9.10%. Pop 2000: 20,119 (White 34.60%; Black or African American 63.60%; Hispanic or Latino 1.30%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.20%). Foreign born: 2.10%. Median age: 35.70.
Income 2000: per capita $13,896; median household $26,907; Pop below poverty level: 21.80%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $17,225-$18,643.
Unemployment 2004: 8.60%. Change from 2000: 0.40%. Median travel time to work: 29.70 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 57.30%.
Bishopville, SC 29010
Phone: (803) 484-5341
Fax: (803) 484-1632
In north-central SC, north of Sumter; organized Feb 25, 1902 from Darlington, Sumter, and Kershaw counties. Name Origin: For Robert E. Lee (1807-70), American general and commander of the Confederate forces during the Civil War.
Area (sq mi): 411.30 (land 410.30; water 1.00). Pop per sq mi: 50.30.
Pop 2005: 20,638. State rank: 41. Pop change: 2000-20005 2.60%; 1990-2000 9.10%. Pop 2000: 20,119 (White 34.60%; Black or African American 63.60%; Hispanic or Latino 1.30%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.20%). Foreign born: 2.10%. Median age: 35.70.
Income 2000: per capita $13,896; median household $26,907; Pop below poverty level: 21.80%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $17,225-$18,643.
Unemployment 2004: 8.60%. Change from 2000: 0.40%. Median travel time to work: 29.70 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 57.30%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Lee County, Illinois
112 E 2nd St
Dixon, IL 61021
Phone: (815) 288-3309
Fax: (815) 288-6492
www.leecountyillinois.com
In north-central IL south of Rockford; organized Feb 27, 1839 from Ogle County. Name Origin: For Richard Henry Lee (1732-1794), VA statesman, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and U.S. senator from VA (1789-92).
Area (sq mi): 729.29 (land 725.36; water 3.92). Pop per sq mi: 49.20.
Pop 2005: 35,669. State rank: 42. Pop change: 2000-20005 -1.10%; 1990-2000 4.90%. Pop 2000: 36,062 (White 90.50%; Black or African American 4.90%; Hispanic or Latino 3.20%; Asian 0.60%; Other 1.80%). Foreign born: 1.90%. Median age: 37.90.
Income 2000: per capita $18,650; median household $40,967; Pop below poverty level: 7.70%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $23,134-$24,254.
Unemployment 2004: 5.90%. Change from 2000: 0.70%. Median travel time to work: 21.80 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 36.50%.
Dixon, IL 61021
Phone: (815) 288-3309
Fax: (815) 288-6492
www.leecountyillinois.com
In north-central IL south of Rockford; organized Feb 27, 1839 from Ogle County. Name Origin: For Richard Henry Lee (1732-1794), VA statesman, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and U.S. senator from VA (1789-92).
Area (sq mi): 729.29 (land 725.36; water 3.92). Pop per sq mi: 49.20.
Pop 2005: 35,669. State rank: 42. Pop change: 2000-20005 -1.10%; 1990-2000 4.90%. Pop 2000: 36,062 (White 90.50%; Black or African American 4.90%; Hispanic or Latino 3.20%; Asian 0.60%; Other 1.80%). Foreign born: 1.90%. Median age: 37.90.
Income 2000: per capita $18,650; median household $40,967; Pop below poverty level: 7.70%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $23,134-$24,254.
Unemployment 2004: 5.90%. Change from 2000: 0.70%. Median travel time to work: 21.80 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 36.50%.
Cities with population over 10,000:
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Lee County, Iowa
PO Box 488
Fort Madison, IA 52627
Phone: (319) 372-6557
Fax: (319) 372-8200
www.leecounty.org
On southeasternmost border of IA; established Dec 7, 1836 (prior to statehood) from Des Moines County. Name Origin: Probably for Albert Miller Lea (1807-90), a surveyor of the Des Moines River who mapped the Iowa District, or for Charles Lee, an official of the New York Land Company, which had extensive landholdings in the area.
Area (sq mi): 538.77 (land 517.39; water 21.37). Pop per sq mi: 70.90.
Pop 2005: 36,705. State rank: 19. Pop change: 2000-20005 -3.50%; 1990-2000 -1.60%. Pop 2000: 38,052 (White 93.00%; Black or African American 2.80%; Hispanic or Latino 2.40%; Asian 0.40%; Other 2.60%). Foreign born: 1.10%. Median age: 39.50.
Income 2000: per capita $18,430; median household $36,193; Pop below poverty level: 9.70%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $23,406-$25,226.
Unemployment 2004: 7.60%. Change from 2000: 0.70%. Median travel time to work: 16.80 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 18.40%.
Fort Madison, IA 52627
Phone: (319) 372-6557
Fax: (319) 372-8200
www.leecounty.org
On southeasternmost border of IA; established Dec 7, 1836 (prior to statehood) from Des Moines County. Name Origin: Probably for Albert Miller Lea (1807-90), a surveyor of the Des Moines River who mapped the Iowa District, or for Charles Lee, an official of the New York Land Company, which had extensive landholdings in the area.
Area (sq mi): 538.77 (land 517.39; water 21.37). Pop per sq mi: 70.90.
Pop 2005: 36,705. State rank: 19. Pop change: 2000-20005 -3.50%; 1990-2000 -1.60%. Pop 2000: 38,052 (White 93.00%; Black or African American 2.80%; Hispanic or Latino 2.40%; Asian 0.40%; Other 2.60%). Foreign born: 1.10%. Median age: 39.50.
Income 2000: per capita $18,430; median household $36,193; Pop below poverty level: 9.70%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $23,406-$25,226.
Unemployment 2004: 7.60%. Change from 2000: 0.70%. Median travel time to work: 16.80 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 18.40%.
Cities with population over 10,000:
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Lee County, Florida
PO Box 398
Fort Myers, FL 33902
Phone: (239) 335-2227
Fax: (239) 335-2599
www.lee-county.com
On southwestern Gulf coast of FL, north of Naples; organized May 13, 1887 from Monroe County. Name Origin: For Robert E. Lee (1807-70), American general and commander in chief of the Confederate forces during the Civil War.
Area (sq mi): 1211.89 (land 803.63; water 408.26). Pop per sq mi: 677.90.
Pop 2005: 544,758. State rank: 8. Pop change: 2000-20005 23.60%; 1990-2000 31.60%. Pop 2000: 440,888 (White 82.00%; Black or African American 6.60%; Hispanic or Latino 9.50%; Asian 0.80%; Other 5.00%). Foreign born: 9.20%. Median age: 45.20.
Income 2000: per capita $24,542; median household $40,319; Pop below poverty level: 9.70%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $29,006-$31,487.
Unemployment 2004: 3.90%. Change from 2000: 0.70%. Median travel time to work: 25.00 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 11.30%.
Fort Myers, FL 33902
Phone: (239) 335-2227
Fax: (239) 335-2599
www.lee-county.com
On southwestern Gulf coast of FL, north of Naples; organized May 13, 1887 from Monroe County. Name Origin: For Robert E. Lee (1807-70), American general and commander in chief of the Confederate forces during the Civil War.
Area (sq mi): 1211.89 (land 803.63; water 408.26). Pop per sq mi: 677.90.
Pop 2005: 544,758. State rank: 8. Pop change: 2000-20005 23.60%; 1990-2000 31.60%. Pop 2000: 440,888 (White 82.00%; Black or African American 6.60%; Hispanic or Latino 9.50%; Asian 0.80%; Other 5.00%). Foreign born: 9.20%. Median age: 45.20.
Income 2000: per capita $24,542; median household $40,319; Pop below poverty level: 9.70%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $29,006-$31,487.
Unemployment 2004: 3.90%. Change from 2000: 0.70%. Median travel time to work: 25.00 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 11.30%.
Cities with population over 10,000:
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Lee County, Texas
PO Box 419
Giddings, TX 78942
Phone: (979) 542-3684
Fax: (979) 542-2623
www.co.lee.tx.us
In east-central TX, east of Austin; organized Apr 14, 1874 from Bastrop, Burleson, Washington, and Fayette counties. Name Origin: For Robert E. Lee (1807-70), American general and commander in chief of the Confederate forces during the Civil War.
Area (sq mi): 634.03 (land 628.50; water 5.53). Pop per sq mi: 26.30.
Pop 2005: 16,526. State rank: 131. Pop change: 2000-20005 5.60%; 1990-2000 21.80%. Pop 2000: 15,657 (White 68.50%; Black or African American 12.10%; Hispanic or Latino 18.20%; Asian 0.20%; Other 11.10%). Foreign born: 6.10%. Median age: 35.60.
Income 2000: per capita $17,163; median household $36,280; Pop below poverty level: 11.90%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $22,229-$23,017.
Unemployment 2004: 4.50%. Change from 2000: 0.70%. Median travel time to work: 30.00 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 37.40%.
Giddings, TX 78942
Phone: (979) 542-3684
Fax: (979) 542-2623
www.co.lee.tx.us
In east-central TX, east of Austin; organized Apr 14, 1874 from Bastrop, Burleson, Washington, and Fayette counties. Name Origin: For Robert E. Lee (1807-70), American general and commander in chief of the Confederate forces during the Civil War.
Area (sq mi): 634.03 (land 628.50; water 5.53). Pop per sq mi: 26.30.
Pop 2005: 16,526. State rank: 131. Pop change: 2000-20005 5.60%; 1990-2000 21.80%. Pop 2000: 15,657 (White 68.50%; Black or African American 12.10%; Hispanic or Latino 18.20%; Asian 0.20%; Other 11.10%). Foreign born: 6.10%. Median age: 35.60.
Income 2000: per capita $17,163; median household $36,280; Pop below poverty level: 11.90%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $22,229-$23,017.
Unemployment 2004: 4.50%. Change from 2000: 0.70%. Median travel time to work: 30.00 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 37.40%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Lee County, Virginia
PO Box 367
Jonesville, VA 24263
Phone: (276) 346-7714
Fax: (276) 346-7712
www.leecountyvachamber.org
On the southwestern border of VA, west of Kingsport, TN; organized Oct 25, 1792 from Russell County. Name Origin: For Henry "Lighthorse Harry" Lee (1756-1818), VA soldier, statesman, governor (1792-95), and U.S. representative (1799-1801); father of Robert E. Lee (1807-70).
Area (sq mi): 437.32 (land 437.13; water 0.18). Pop per sq mi: 54.20.
Pop 2005: 23,686. State rank: 69. Pop change: 2000-20005 0.40%; 1990-2000 -3.70%. Pop 2000: 23,589 (White 98.10%; Black or African American 0.40%; Hispanic or Latino 0.50%; Asian 0.20%; Other 0.90%). Foreign born: 0.50%. Median age: 39.70.
Income 2000: per capita $13,625; median household $22,972; Pop below poverty level: 23.90%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $17,376-$20,261.
Unemployment 2004: 5.20%. Change from 2000: -0.30%. Median travel time to work: 29.50 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 38.00%.
Jonesville, VA 24263
Phone: (276) 346-7714
Fax: (276) 346-7712
www.leecountyvachamber.org
On the southwestern border of VA, west of Kingsport, TN; organized Oct 25, 1792 from Russell County. Name Origin: For Henry "Lighthorse Harry" Lee (1756-1818), VA soldier, statesman, governor (1792-95), and U.S. representative (1799-1801); father of Robert E. Lee (1807-70).
Area (sq mi): 437.32 (land 437.13; water 0.18). Pop per sq mi: 54.20.
Pop 2005: 23,686. State rank: 69. Pop change: 2000-20005 0.40%; 1990-2000 -3.70%. Pop 2000: 23,589 (White 98.10%; Black or African American 0.40%; Hispanic or Latino 0.50%; Asian 0.20%; Other 0.90%). Foreign born: 0.50%. Median age: 39.70.
Income 2000: per capita $13,625; median household $22,972; Pop below poverty level: 23.90%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $17,376-$20,261.
Unemployment 2004: 5.20%. Change from 2000: -0.30%. Median travel time to work: 29.50 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 38.00%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Lee County, Georgia
PO Box 889
Leesburg, GA 31763
Phone: (229) 759-6000
Fax: (229) 759-6050
www.lee.ga.us
In southwestern GA, north of Albany; original county; established Jun 9, 1826 from Indian lands. Name Origin: For Richard Henry Lee (1732-94), signer of the Declaration of Independence, VA legislator, and U.S. senator (1789-92).
Area (sq mi): 362.01 (land 355.77; water 6.24). Pop per sq mi: 87.40.
Pop 2005: 31,099. State rank: 53. Pop change: 2000-20005 25.60%; 1990-2000 52.40%. Pop 2000: 24,757 (White 81.60%; Black or African American 15.50%; Hispanic or Latino 1.20%; Asian 0.80%; Other 1.40%). Foreign born: 1.70%. Median age: 32.60.
Income 2000: per capita $19,897; median household $48,600; Pop below poverty level: 8.20%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $22,724-$21,811.
Unemployment 2004: 3.20%. Change from 2000: -0.40%. Median travel time to work: 21.40 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 82.00%.
Leesburg, GA 31763
Phone: (229) 759-6000
Fax: (229) 759-6050
www.lee.ga.us
In southwestern GA, north of Albany; original county; established Jun 9, 1826 from Indian lands. Name Origin: For Richard Henry Lee (1732-94), signer of the Declaration of Independence, VA legislator, and U.S. senator (1789-92).
Area (sq mi): 362.01 (land 355.77; water 6.24). Pop per sq mi: 87.40.
Pop 2005: 31,099. State rank: 53. Pop change: 2000-20005 25.60%; 1990-2000 52.40%. Pop 2000: 24,757 (White 81.60%; Black or African American 15.50%; Hispanic or Latino 1.20%; Asian 0.80%; Other 1.40%). Foreign born: 1.70%. Median age: 32.60.
Income 2000: per capita $19,897; median household $48,600; Pop below poverty level: 8.20%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $22,724-$21,811.
Unemployment 2004: 3.20%. Change from 2000: -0.40%. Median travel time to work: 21.40 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 82.00%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Lee County, Arkansas
15 E Chestnut St
Marianna, AR 72360
Phone: (870) 295-7715
Fax: (870) 295-7766
On central-eastern border of AR; organized Apr 17, 1873 from Phillips and Monroe counties. Name Origin: For Robert E. Lee (1807-70), American general and commander in chief of the Confederate forces during the Civil War.
Area (sq mi): 619.47 (land 601.66; water 17.80). Pop per sq mi: 19.20.
Pop 2005: 11,545. State rank: 61. Pop change: 2000-20005 -8.20%; 1990-2000 -3.60%. Pop 2000: 12,580 (White 40.30%; Black or African American 57.20%; Hispanic or Latino 2.20%; Asian 0.30%; Other 1.10%). Foreign born: 0.30%. Median age: 34.60.
Income 2000: per capita $10,983; median household $20,510; Pop below poverty level: 29.90%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $14,795-$19,594.
Unemployment 2004: 11.60%. Change from 2000: 2.20%. Median travel time to work: 22.50 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 33.80%.
Marianna, AR 72360
Phone: (870) 295-7715
Fax: (870) 295-7766
On central-eastern border of AR; organized Apr 17, 1873 from Phillips and Monroe counties. Name Origin: For Robert E. Lee (1807-70), American general and commander in chief of the Confederate forces during the Civil War.
Area (sq mi): 619.47 (land 601.66; water 17.80). Pop per sq mi: 19.20.
Pop 2005: 11,545. State rank: 61. Pop change: 2000-20005 -8.20%; 1990-2000 -3.60%. Pop 2000: 12,580 (White 40.30%; Black or African American 57.20%; Hispanic or Latino 2.20%; Asian 0.30%; Other 1.10%). Foreign born: 0.30%. Median age: 34.60.
Income 2000: per capita $10,983; median household $20,510; Pop below poverty level: 29.90%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $14,795-$19,594.
Unemployment 2004: 11.60%. Change from 2000: 2.20%. Median travel time to work: 22.50 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 33.80%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Lee County, Alabama
PO Box 666
Opelika, AL 36803
Phone: (334) 745-9767
Fax: (334) 742-9478
On eastern border of AL, north of Columbus; organized Dec 15, 1866 from Chambers and Macon counties. Name Origin: For Robert E. Lee (1807-70), American general and commander in chief of the Confederate forces during the Civil War.
Area (sq mi): 615.55 (land 608.71; water 6.84). Pop per sq mi: 202.50.
Pop 2005: 123,254. State rank: 8. Pop change: 2000-20005 7.10%; 1990-2000 32.10%. Pop 2000: 115,092 (White 73.20%; Black or African American 22.70%; Hispanic or Latino 1.40%; Asian 1.60%; Other 1.60%). Foreign born: 2.70%. Median age: 27.50.
Income 2000: per capita $17,158; median household $30,952; Pop below poverty level: 21.80%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $20,254-$22,227.
Unemployment 2004: 4.20%. Change from 2000: 0.40%. Median travel time to work: 20.60 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 31.80%.
Opelika, AL 36803
Phone: (334) 745-9767
Fax: (334) 742-9478
On eastern border of AL, north of Columbus; organized Dec 15, 1866 from Chambers and Macon counties. Name Origin: For Robert E. Lee (1807-70), American general and commander in chief of the Confederate forces during the Civil War.
Area (sq mi): 615.55 (land 608.71; water 6.84). Pop per sq mi: 202.50.
Pop 2005: 123,254. State rank: 8. Pop change: 2000-20005 7.10%; 1990-2000 32.10%. Pop 2000: 115,092 (White 73.20%; Black or African American 22.70%; Hispanic or Latino 1.40%; Asian 1.60%; Other 1.60%). Foreign born: 2.70%. Median age: 27.50.
Income 2000: per capita $17,158; median household $30,952; Pop below poverty level: 21.80%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $20,254-$22,227.
Unemployment 2004: 4.20%. Change from 2000: 0.40%. Median travel time to work: 20.60 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 31.80%.
Cities with population over 10,000:
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Lee County, North Carolina
PO Box 4209
Sanford, NC 27331
Phone: (919) 708-4400
Fax: (919) 775-3483
www.leecountync.com
In central NC, southwest of Raleigh; organized Mar 6, 1907 from Chatham and Moore counties. Name Origin: For Robert E. Lee (1807-70), American general and commander in chief of the Confederate forces during the Civil War.
Area (sq mi): 259.33 (land 257.26; water 2.07). Pop per sq mi: 216.50.
Pop 2005: 55,704. State rank: 46. Pop change: 2000-20005 13.60%; 1990-2000 18.50%. Pop 2000: 49,040 (White 66.20%; Black or African American 20.50%; Hispanic or Latino 11.70%; Asian 0.70%; Other 8.80%). Foreign born: 9.50%. Median age: 35.90.
Income 2000: per capita $19,147; median household $38,900; Pop below poverty level: 12.80%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $25,155-$27,669.
Unemployment 2004: 5.80%. Change from 2000: -0.30%. Median travel time to work: 24.10 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 28.40%.
Sanford, NC 27331
Phone: (919) 708-4400
Fax: (919) 775-3483
www.leecountync.com
In central NC, southwest of Raleigh; organized Mar 6, 1907 from Chatham and Moore counties. Name Origin: For Robert E. Lee (1807-70), American general and commander in chief of the Confederate forces during the Civil War.
Area (sq mi): 259.33 (land 257.26; water 2.07). Pop per sq mi: 216.50.
Pop 2005: 55,704. State rank: 46. Pop change: 2000-20005 13.60%; 1990-2000 18.50%. Pop 2000: 49,040 (White 66.20%; Black or African American 20.50%; Hispanic or Latino 11.70%; Asian 0.70%; Other 8.80%). Foreign born: 9.50%. Median age: 35.90.
Income 2000: per capita $19,147; median household $38,900; Pop below poverty level: 12.80%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $25,155-$27,669.
Unemployment 2004: 5.80%. Change from 2000: -0.30%. Median travel time to work: 24.10 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 28.40%.
Cities with population over 10,000:
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Lee County, Mississippi
PO Box 7127
Tupelo, MS 38802
Phone: (662) 841-9100
Fax: (662) 680-6091
www.leecoms.com
In northeastern MS, north of Columbus; organized Oct 26, 1866 from Itawamba and Pontotoc counties. Name Origin: For Robert E. Lee (1807-70), American general and commander in chief of the Confederate forces during the Civil War.
Area (sq mi): 453.14 (land 449.59; water 3.55). Pop per sq mi: 175.30.
Pop 2005: 78,793. State rank: 7. Pop change: 2000-20005 4.00%; 1990-2000 15.50%. Pop 2000: 75,755 (White 73.10%; Black or African American 24.50%; Hispanic or Latino 1.20%; Asian 0.50%; Other 1.20%). Foreign born: 1.10%. Median age: 34.60.
Income 2000: per capita $18,956; median household $36,165; Pop below poverty level: 13.40%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $25,227-$27,941.
Unemployment 2004: 5.50%. Change from 2000: 1.00%. Median travel time to work: 19.30 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 12.00%.
Tupelo, MS 38802
Phone: (662) 841-9100
Fax: (662) 680-6091
www.leecoms.com
In northeastern MS, north of Columbus; organized Oct 26, 1866 from Itawamba and Pontotoc counties. Name Origin: For Robert E. Lee (1807-70), American general and commander in chief of the Confederate forces during the Civil War.
Area (sq mi): 453.14 (land 449.59; water 3.55). Pop per sq mi: 175.30.
Pop 2005: 78,793. State rank: 7. Pop change: 2000-20005 4.00%; 1990-2000 15.50%. Pop 2000: 75,755 (White 73.10%; Black or African American 24.50%; Hispanic or Latino 1.20%; Asian 0.50%; Other 1.20%). Foreign born: 1.10%. Median age: 34.60.
Income 2000: per capita $18,956; median household $36,165; Pop below poverty level: 13.40%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $25,227-$27,941.
Unemployment 2004: 5.50%. Change from 2000: 1.00%. Median travel time to work: 19.30 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 12.00%.
Cities with population over 10,000:
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