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 792,692.

  • The median home value in Lee County is $343,472.

  • The median income in Lee County is $73,099.

  • The median rent in Lee County is $1,597.

  • The unemployment rate in Lee County is 4.2%.

  • 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 206,387

Lehigh Acres, FL Population 127,391

Fort Myers, FL Population 91,730

Bonita Springs, FL Population 54,830

North Fort Myers, FL Population 44,189

San Carlos Park, FL Population 18,252

Iona, FL Population 14,290

Villas, FL Population 13,578

Cypress Lake, FL Population 13,145

Gateway, FL Population 9,603

McGregor, FL Population 8,198

Sanibel, FL Population 6,402

Three Oaks, FL Population 6,037

Fort Myers Shores, FL Population 5,966

Fort Myers Beach, FL Population 5,548

Tice, FL Population 5,377

Whiskey Creek, FL Population 5,298

Buckingham, FL Population 4,637

Suncoast Estates, FL Population 4,255

Pine Manor, FL Population 3,929

St. James City, FL Population 3,846

Alva, FL Population 3,279

Olga, FL Population 2,876

Burnt Store Marina, FL Population 2,201

Bokeelia, FL Population 2,136

Pine Island Center, FL Population 1,668

Punta Rassa, FL Population 1,317

Harlem Heights, FL Population 1,105

Palmona Park, FL Population 1,028

Page Park, FL Population 973

Matlacha, FL Population 845

Pineland, FL Population 375

Captiva, FL Population 129

Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores, FL Population 87

Charleston Park, FL Population 37

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 792,692. The population has increased 2.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 752,251 -0.6%
2022 756,570 2.6%
2021 737,468 -

Gender in Lee County

  • Lee County is 50.8% female with 402,839 female residents.

  • Lee County is 49.2% male with 389,853 male residents.

Female
50.8% (402,839)
Male
49.2% (389,853)
Gender Lee County FL USA
Female 50.8% 50.9% 50.5%
Male 49.2% 49.1% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Lee County

Lee County is:

  • 63.7% White with 504,628 White residents.

  • 7.6% African American with 60,490 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 504 American Indian residents.

  • 1.7% Asian with 13,271 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 298 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.6% Other with 4,439 Other residents.

  • 2.8% Two Or More with 22,007 Two Or More residents.

  • 23.6% Hispanic with 187,055 Hispanic residents.

White
63.7% (504,628)
African American
7.6% (60,490)
American Indian
0.1% (504)
Asian
1.7% (13,271)
Hawaiian
0.0% (298)
Other
0.6% (4,439)
Two Or More
2.8% (22,007)
Hispanic
23.6% (187,055)

Table: Lee County By Race

Race Lee County FL USA
White 63.7% 51.4% 58.2%
African American 7.6% 14.8% 12.0%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 1.7% 2.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.6% 0.5%
Two Or More 2.8% 3.5% 3.9%
Hispanic 23.6% 26.7% 19.0%

Household Income For Lee County, Florida

  • 5.2% of households in Lee County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.7% of households in Lee County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.2% of households in Lee County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.5% of households in Lee County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.7% of households in Lee County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.0% of households in Lee County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

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

  • 17.3% of households in Lee County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.3% of households in Lee County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Lee County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.2% (41,191)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.7% (21,207)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.2% (49,071)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.5% (59,389)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.7% (92,795)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.0% (142,578)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.2% (112,694)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.3% (137,513)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.3% (57,908)
$200,000 or more
9.9% (78,342)
Income Lee County FL USA
Less than $10,000 5.2% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.7% 3.4% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.2% 7.0% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.5% 7.7% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.7% 11.6% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.0% 17.3% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.2% 13.1% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.3% 16.8% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.3% 8.0% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 9.9% 10.1% 12.6%

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

  • 5.0% of adults in Lee County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% 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
5% (39,634)
9-12th Grade
5% (39,634)
High School / GED
30% (237,807)
Some College
20% (158,538)
Associate's Degree
10% (79,269)
Bachelor's Degree
19% (150,611)
Master's Degree
8% (63,415)
Professional Degree
2% (15,853)
Doctorate Degree
1% (7,926)
Education Lee County FL USA
< 9th Grade 5% 4% 5%
9-12th Grade 5% 6% 6%
High School / GED 30% 27% 26%
Some College 20% 19% 19%
Associate's Degree 10% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 19% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 8% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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