Lee County, South Carolina

county in South Carolina, United States

Lee County is a county in the state of South Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, 16,531 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Bishopville.[2]

Lee County
Lee County Courthouse
Lee County Courthouse
Motto: 
"Experience The Beauty of Lee County"
Map of South Carolina highlighting Lee County
Location within the U.S. state of South Carolina
Map of the United States highlighting South Carolina
South Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 34°09′31″N 80°15′04″W / 34.15864°N 80.251209°W / 34.15864; -80.251209
Country United States
State South Carolina
FoundedDecember 15, 1902
Named forRobert E. Lee
SeatBishopville
Largest communityBishopville
Area
 • Total411.23 sq mi (1,065.1 km2)
 • Land410.18 sq mi (1,062.4 km2)
 • Water1.05 sq mi (2.7 km2)  0.26%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total16,531
 • Density40.30/sq mi (15.56/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district5th
Websitewww.leecountysc.org

References

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  1. "QuickFacts: Lee County, South Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.