Lee County, South Carolina

Lee County
Motto: 
"Experience The Beauty of Lee County"
Location within the U.S. state of South Carolina
South Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 34°10′N 80°15′W / 34.16°N 80.25°W / 34.16; -80.25
Country United States
State South Carolina
FoundedDecember 15, 1902
Named afterRobert E. Lee
SeatBishopville
Largest communityBishopville
Area
  Total
411.23 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)
  Total
16,531
  Estimate 
(2023)
15,967
  Density40/sq mi (16/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district5th
Websitewww.leecountysc.org

Lee County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, its population was 16,531, making it the fifth-least populous county in South Carolina. Its county seat is Bishopville.