Lee County Summary

Life in Lee County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lee County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lee County:

  • The population in Lee County is 772,902.

  • The median home value in Lee County is $401,076.

  • The median income in Lee County is $69,368.

  • The median rent in Lee County is $1,466.

  • The unemployment rate in Lee County is 4.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Lee County is 11.7%.

  • The average high in Lee County is 84.1° and there are 102.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lee County

List Of Cities & Towns in Lee County

Cape Coral, FL Population 198,912

Lehigh Acres, FL Population 124,440

Fort Myers, FL Population 88,699

Bonita Springs, FL Population 53,945

North Fort Myers, FL Population 42,492

San Carlos Park, FL Population 18,888

Iona, FL Population 14,295

Villas, FL Population 13,801

Cypress Lake, FL Population 12,313

Gateway, FL Population 10,395

McGregor, FL Population 7,650

Sanibel, FL Population 6,420

Three Oaks, FL Population 6,156

Fort Myers Shores, FL Population 5,990

Fort Myers Beach, FL Population 5,650

Tice, FL Population 5,468

Whiskey Creek, FL Population 5,302

Buckingham, FL Population 4,288

Suncoast Estates, FL Population 4,208

Pine Manor, FL Population 3,944

St. James City, FL Population 3,494

Alva, FL Population 2,986

Olga, FL Population 2,753

Burnt Store Marina, FL Population 2,278

Bokeelia, FL Population 2,230

Harlem Heights, FL Population 1,694

Pine Island Center, FL Population 1,626

Punta Rassa, FL Population 1,370

Palmona Park, FL Population 1,112

Page Park, FL Population 856

Matlacha, FL Population 837

Pineland, FL Population 379

Captiva, FL Population 151

Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores, FL Population 96

Charleston Park, FL Population 33

Map Of Lee County

Lee County, FL Weather

  • The average high in Lee County is 84.1°.

  • There are 89.83 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 102.2 inches of rain each year with 0.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:58 hours of sun each day in Lee County.

StatLee County
Mean High84.1
Nice Days89.83
Rainfall102.2
Snowfall0.0
Sunny_hours5:58
84.1°
Average High
102.2
Inches of Rain

Lee County Photos

Bonita Beach
Source: Public Domain
Bonita Beachfront
Source: Public Domain
Bonita Bay Sunset
Source: Public Domain
Cape Coral Monument
Source: Public Domain
Fortmyersflfish
Source: Public Domain
Florida   Fort Myers Beach
Source: Wikipedia User Euku | GFDL

Lee County Demographics

Population over time in Lee County

The current population in Lee County is 772,902. The population has increased 2.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 752,251 -0.6%
2021 756,570 2.6%
2020 737,468 -

Gender in Lee County

  • Lee County is 50.7% female with 392,217 female residents.

  • Lee County is 49.3% male with 380,685 male residents.

Female
50.7% (392,217)
Male
49.3% (380,685)
Gender Lee County FL USA
Female 50.7% 50.8% 50.4%
Male 49.3% 49.2% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Lee County

Lee County is:

  • 64.4% White with 497,786 White residents.

  • 7.7% African American with 59,756 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 558 American Indian residents.

  • 1.6% Asian with 12,661 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 374 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.6% Other with 4,275 Other residents.

  • 2.4% Two Or More with 18,690 Two Or More residents.

  • 23.1% Hispanic with 178,802 Hispanic residents.

White
64.4% (497,786)
African American
7.7% (59,756)
American Indian
0.1% (558)
Asian
1.6% (12,661)
Hawaiian
0.0% (374)
Other
0.6% (4,275)
Two Or More
2.4% (18,690)
Hispanic
23.1% (178,802)

Table: Lee County By Race

Race Lee County FL USA
White 64.4% 52.0% 58.9%
African American 7.7% 14.9% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 1.6% 2.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.4% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 23.1% 26.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Lee County, Florida

  • 5.3% of households in Lee County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.2% of households in Lee County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.9% of households in Lee County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.1% of households in Lee County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.6% of households in Lee County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.7% of households in Lee County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.2% of households in Lee County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.6% of households in Lee County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.5% of households in Lee County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Lee County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.3% (41,106)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.2% (24,533)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.9% (53,059)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.1% (62,351)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.6% (89,983)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.7% (144,353)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.2% (109,790)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.6% (128,602)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.5% (50,383)
$200,000 or more
8.9% (68,736)
Income Lee County FL USA
Less than $10,000 5.3% 5.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.2% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.9% 7.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.1% 8.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.6% 12.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.7% 17.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.2% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.6% 16.0% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.5% 7.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 8.9% 9.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lee County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Lee County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Lee County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 30.0% of adults in Lee County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Lee County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Lee County completed associate's degree.

  • 19.0% of adults in Lee County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Lee County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Lee County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Lee County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (30,916)
9-12th Grade
6% (46,374)
High School / GED
30% (231,870)
Some College
20% (154,580)
Associate's Degree
10% (77,290)
Bachelor's Degree
19% (146,851)
Master's Degree
8% (61,832)
Professional Degree
2% (15,458)
Doctorate Degree
1% (7,729)
Education Lee County FL USA
< 9th Grade 4% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 6% 6%
High School / GED 30% 28% 26%
Some College 20% 19% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 19% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 8% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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