South Carolina

Lee

16,531
2020 population
1910
first census record
12
census records

About Lee

Lee, South Carolina, first appears in the United States federal census in 1910, when it recorded a population of 25,318. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 16,531.

Its recorded population peaked at 26,827 in 1920, and has since declined by roughly 38 percent.

On the ground today, 4 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Boykin's Mill, Battle of Boykin's Mill — Potter's Raid, Potter's Raid — Battle of Boykin's Mill April 18 1865, and 17 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202016,531
201019,220
200020,119
199018,437
198018,929
197018,323
196021,832
195023,173
194024,908
193024,096
192026,827
191025,318
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Lee

Military engagements that took place in Lee, South Carolina.

Battle of Boykin's Mill
1865
Battle of Boykin's Mill — Potter's Raid
1865
Potter's Raid — Battle of Boykin's Mill April 18 1865
1865
Potter's Raid — Swift Creek Skirmish April 18 1865
1865

Historic places in Lee

National Register of Historic Places listings in Lee, South Carolina.

Manor, The
Bishopville
Rogers, William, House
Bishopville
South Main Historic District
Bishopville
James, William Apollos, House
Bishopville
Fraser, Thomas, House
Bishopville
Ashwood School Gymnasium and Auditorium
Bishopville
Rembert Church
Woodrow
Lee County Courthouse
Bishopville
Tanglewood Plantation
Lynchburg
Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church
Bishopville
Spencer House
Bishopville
St. Philip's Episcopal Church, Bradford Springs
Dalzell
Tall Oaks
Bishopville
Lynchburg Presbyterian Church
South Lynchburg
Dennis High School
Bishopville
Bishopville Commercial Historic District
Bishopville
Carnes, James, House
Bishopville

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Frequently asked about Lee

When does Lee first appear in the US census?
Lee, South Carolina first appears in the federal census in 1910, with a recorded population of 25,318.
What is the population of Lee?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Lee had a recorded population of 16,531.
When did Lee's population peak?
Lee's recorded population peaked at 26,827 in 1920.
Were any battles fought in Lee?
4 documented military engagements took place in Lee, including Battle of Boykin's Mill, Battle of Boykin's Mill — Potter's Raid, Potter's Raid — Battle of Boykin's Mill April 18 1865.
How many historic places are in Lee?
17 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Lee, South Carolina.
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