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Lee County, Florida Population 2021
Lee County, Florida's estimated population is 802,791 with a growth rate of 2.05% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lee County, Florida is the 9th largest county inFlorida. The 2010 Population was 620,449 and has seen a growth of 29.39% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 802,791 | 16,107 | 2.05% |
| 2020 | 786,684 | 16,107 | 2.09% |
| 2019 | 770,577 | 16,107 | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 754,470 | 14,470 | 1.96% |
| 2017 | 740,000 | 17,351 | 2.40% |
| 2016 | 722,649 | 23,005 | 3.29% |
| 2015 | 699,644 | 22,412 | 3.31% |
| 2014 | 677,232 | 17,398 | 2.64% |
| 2013 | 659,834 | 15,637 | 2.43% |
| 2012 | 644,197 | 13,144 | 2.08% |
| 2011 | 631,053 | 10,604 | 1.71% |
| 2010 | 620,449 | 285,336 | 85.15% |
| 1990 | 335,113 | 129,847 | 63.26% |
| 1980 | 205,266 | 100,050 | 95.09% |
| 1970 | 105,216 | 50,677 | 92.92% |
| 1960 | 54,539 | 31,135 | 133.03% |
| 1950 | 23,404 | 5,916 | 33.83% |
| 1940 | 17,488 | 2,498 | 16.66% |
| 1930 | 14,990 | 5,450 | 57.13% |
| 1920 | 9,540 | 3,246 | 51.57% |
| 1910 | 6,294 | 3,223 | 104.95% |
| 1900 | 3,071 | 1,657 | 117.19% |
| 1890 | 1,414 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
2.05% (16,107)
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State
Founded
May 13, 1887
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
620,449
Growth Since 2010
29.39% (182,342)
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 622,299 | 84.38% |
| Black or African American | 63,282 | 8.58% |
| Some Other Race | 24,959 | 3.38% |
| Two or More Races | 13,154 | 1.78% |
| Asian | 11,967 | 1.62% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,395 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 412 | 0.06% |
Lee County, Florida Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 275,965 | 2.64 | 72.3 |
| Married | 143,383 | 3.01 | 82.2 |
| Non Family | 94,207 | 1.32 | 65.8 |
| Female | 25,991 | 4.4 | 49.5 |
| Male | 12,384 | 4.61 | 56.1 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27,869 | 5.02% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 36,439 | 6.57% |
| High School Graduate | 171,793 | 30.96% |
| Some College | 112,872 | 20.34% |
| Associates Degree | 49,167 | 8.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 97,615 | 17.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 59,091 | 10.65% |
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Lee County, Florida Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 408,398 | 380,983 | 131,089 |
| Hispanic | 94,900 | 67,382 | 14,076 |
| Black | 38,042 | 30,234 | 6,039 |
| Other Race | 15,087 | 9,318 | 1,856 |
| Asian | 9,064 | 8,027 | 4,102 |
| 2+ Races | 6,017 | 5,118 | 1,559 |
| Native American | 1,056 | 909 | 259 |
| Islander | 261 | 212 | 31 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.29%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 45.26%.
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$33,223
Average Earnings
$37,491
Average Male
$30,289
Average Female
Lee County, Florida Language by Age
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Lee County, Florida Language
77.07% of Lee County, Florida residents speak only English, while 22.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.56% of the population.
Lee County, Florida Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 489,253 | 45,868 | 9.38% |
| Hispanic | 156,429 | 33,641 | 21.51% |
| Black | 61,822 | 14,016 | 22.67% |
| Other | 24,887 | 4,117 | 16.54% |
| Multiple | 12,824 | 1,445 | 11.27% |
| Asian | 11,948 | 1,103 | 9.23% |
| Native | 1,395 | 195 | 13.98% |
| Islander | 412 | 64 | 15.53% |
13.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.34%
Male Poverty Rate
13.80%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lee County, Florida
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lee County, Florida is Black, with 22.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lee County, Florida is Asian, with 9.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.63%.
Lee County, Florida Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.2%
Male Marriage Rate
48.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Lee County, Florida Married by Age and Sex
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Lee County, Florida Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Lee County, Florida Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53,495 | 10.21% |
| Hispanic | 3,070 | 2.77% |
| Black | 2,550 | 5.74% |
| 2+ Races | 607 | 7.86% |
| Asian | 308 | 3.09% |
| Other Race | 215 | 1.20% |
| Native American | 171 | 15.00% |
| Islander | 22 | 6.94% |
Lee County, Florida Veterans by Education
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6.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
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52.6%
Labor Force Participation
49.8%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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26.25%
Born in Lee County, Florida
83.27%
Native Born
16.73%
Foreign Born
8.50%
Non Citizen
8.23%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
83.27% of Lee County, Florida residents were born in the United States, with 26.25% having been born in Florida. 8.50% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990