Lee County, Florida
FL · FIPS 12071 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 817,666 | — | #77 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $76,107 | +1.3% | #774 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 49.0 years | +26.0% | #282 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $362,200 | +28.5% | #379 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,712 | +47.2% | #136 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% | -4.8% | #1,277 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lee County has a population of 817,666, making it the #77 most populous county in the US. The median age is 49.0 years, which is 26.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lee County is $76,107, ranking #774 out of 3,222 counties — 1.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 12.0% and unemployment stands at 4.0%.
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The median home value in Lee County is $362,200 (+28.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,712/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.3%.
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87.1% of residents in Lee County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.1% below the national rate.
About Lee County, Florida
Lee County, Florida has a total population of 817,666, making it the 77th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lee County is 49.0 years, which is 26.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lee County is $76,107, which ranks #774 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0%.
The median home value in Lee County is $362,200, 28.5% above the national median. Renters in Lee County pay a median gross rent of $1,712 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lee County, 31.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.2 min.
Lee County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 62.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (24.7%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (7.6%).
All data for Lee County, Florida comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.