Lehigh Acres, Florida Population 2022
Lehigh Acres is a city located in Lee County Florida. Lehigh Acres has a 2020 population of 123,378. Lehigh Acres is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has increased by 42.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 86,784 in 2010.
The average household income in Lehigh Acres is $57,958 with a poverty rate of 20.04%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,094 per month, and the median house value is $158,900. The median age in Lehigh Acres is 34.6 years, 33.2 years for males, and 35.7 years for females.
Lehigh Acres Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lehigh Acreswas:
- White: 71.10%
- Black or African American: 19.50%
- Other race: 4.34%
- Two or more races: 3.51%
- Asian: 1.24%
- Native American: 0.21%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.10%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87,721 | 71.10% |
| Black or African American | 24,058 | 19.50% |
| Some Other Race | 5,355 | 4.34% |
| Two or More Races | 4,330 | 3.51% |
| Asian | 1,526 | 1.24% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 262 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 126 | 0.10% |
Lehigh Acres Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 34,020 | 3.62 | 62.5 |
| Married | 16,293 | 3.94 | 72.9 |
| Non Family | 8,050 | 1.41 | 62.1 |
| Female | 6,982 | 4.84 | 40.9 |
| Male | 2,695 | 5.15 | 56 |
4.09
Average Family Size
3.62
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7,177 | 9.11% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8,495 | 10.78% |
| High School Graduate | 29,188 | 37.03% |
| Some College | 15,345 | 19.47% |
| Associates Degree | 7,097 | 9.00% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,062 | 10.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,454 | 4.38% |
Lehigh Acres Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 33,957 | 30,085 | 5,399 |
| Hispanic | 29,407 | 21,193 | 3,502 |
| Black | 13,227 | 10,121 | 2,113 |
| Other Race | 3,035 | 2,108 | 538 |
| 2+ Races | 1,867 | 1,573 | 140 |
| Asian | 1,277 | 969 | 391 |
| Native American | 184 | 151 | 66 |
| Islander | 54 | 40 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 88.60%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 35.87%.
$29,296
Average Earnings
$32,336
Average Male
$25,288
Average Female
Lehigh Acres Language by Age
Lehigh Acres Language
55.26% of Lehigh Acres residents speak only English, while 44.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 35.71% of the population.
Lehigh Acres Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 49,635 | 12,268 | 24.72% |
| White | 45,643 | 6,116 | 13.40% |
| Black | 23,954 | 5,884 | 24.56% |
| Other | 1,050 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 4,330 | 609 | 14.06% |
| Asian | 1,526 | 130 | 8.52% |
| Native | 262 | 78 | 29.77% |
20.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.85%
Male Poverty Rate
21.17%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lehigh Acres
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lehigh Acres is Native, with 29.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lehigh Acres is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.65%.
Lehigh Acres Marital Status
Marriage Rates
42.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.1%
Male Marriage Rate
40.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Lehigh Acres Married by Age and Sex
Lehigh Acres Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Lehigh Acres Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,227 | 6.38% |
| Hispanic | 676 | 1.95% |
| Black | 627 | 4.03% |
| 2+ Races | 155 | 6.45% |
| Other Race | 53 | 1.42% |
| Native American | 42 | 22.83% |
| Asian | 36 | 2.53% |
| Islander | 3 | 5.56% |
Lehigh Acres Veterans by Education
10.70%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.60%
Veteran Disability Rate
62.2%
Labor Force Participation
58.2%
Employment Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
35.79%
Born in Lehigh Acres
72.18%
Native Born
27.82%
Foreign Born
14.44%
Non Citizen
13.38%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
72.18% of Lehigh Acres residents were born in the United States, with 35.79% having been born in Florida. 14.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 123,378 | 0.00% | |
| 2021 | 123,378 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 123,378 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 123,378 | 4,173 | 3.50% |
| 2018 | 119,205 | 2,356 | 2.02% |
| 2017 | 116,849 | 4,570 | 4.07% |
| 2016 | 112,279 | 2,035 | 1.85% |
| 2015 | 110,244 | 3,497 | 3.28% |
| 2014 | 106,747 | 4,620 | 4.52% |
| 2013 | 102,127 | 6,360 | 6.64% |
| 2012 | 95,767 | 4,058 | 4.42% |
| 2011 | 91,709 | 4,925 | 5.68% |
| 2010 | 86,784 | 0.00% |