Lee County, Florida Population 2022
Lee County, Florida's estimated population is 818,898 with a growth rate of 2.01% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lee County, Florida is the 9th largest county in Florida. The 2010 Population was 620,449 and has seen a growth of 31.98% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 1,414 | 0.00% | |
| 1900 | 3,071 | 1,657 | 117.19% |
| 1910 | 6,294 | 3,223 | 104.95% |
| 1920 | 9,540 | 3,246 | 51.57% |
| 1930 | 14,990 | 5,450 | 57.13% |
| 1940 | 17,488 | 2,498 | 16.66% |
| 1950 | 23,404 | 5,916 | 33.83% |
| 1960 | 54,539 | 31,135 | 133.03% |
| 1970 | 105,216 | 50,677 | 92.92% |
| 1980 | 205,266 | 100,050 | 95.09% |
| 1990 | 335,113 | 129,847 | 63.26% |
| 2010 | 620,449 | 285,336 | 85.15% |
| 2011 | 631,053 | 10,604 | 1.71% |
| 2012 | 644,197 | 13,144 | 2.08% |
| 2013 | 659,834 | 15,637 | 2.43% |
| 2014 | 677,232 | 17,398 | 2.64% |
| 2015 | 699,644 | 22,412 | 3.31% |
| 2016 | 722,649 | 23,005 | 3.29% |
| 2017 | 740,000 | 17,351 | 2.40% |
| 2018 | 754,470 | 14,470 | 1.96% |
| 2019 | 770,577 | 16,107 | 2.13% |
| 2020 | 786,684 | 16,107 | 2.09% |
| 2021 | 802,791 | 16,107 | 2.05% |
| 2022 | 818,898 | 16,107 | 2.01% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 614,872 | 81.27% |
| Black or African American | 62,612 | 8.28% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,270 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 12,529 | 1.66% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 439 | 0.06% |
| Some Other Race | 27,267 | 3.60% |
| Two or More Races | 37,581 | 4.97% |
Lee County, Florida Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 288,916 | 2.58 | 72.7 |
| Married | 148,870 | 3 | 82.3 |
| Male | 12,089 | 4.47 | 57.1 |
| Female | 26,918 | 4.27 | 49.9 |
| Non Family | 101,039 | 1.3 | 66.3 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25,568 | 4.48% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 35,830 | 6.27% |
| High School Graduate | 177,980 | 31.16% |
| Some College | 117,013 | 20.48% |
| Associates Degree | 52,163 | 9.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 99,647 | 17.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 63,065 | 11.04% |
Lee County, Florida Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 9,465 | 8,731 | 4,496 |
| White | 415,412 | 389,577 | 135,307 |
| Native American | 1,023 | 878 | 316 |
| Islander | 277 | 220 | 73 |
| 2+ Races | 22,100 | 18,934 | 3,970 |
| Black | 37,753 | 30,203 | 5,822 |
| Other Race | 16,038 | 10,595 | 2,382 |
| Hispanic | 100,953 | 74,547 | 14,908 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.78%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 47.50%.
$34,680
Average Earnings
$39,036
Average Male
$30,935
Average Female
Lee County, Florida Language by Age
Lee County, Florida Language
76.89% of Lee County, Florida residents speak only English, while 23.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.78% of the population.
Lee County, Florida Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 61,218 | 13,019 | 21.27% |
| Hispanic | 163,985 | 30,180 | 18.40% |
| Multiple | 37,248 | 4,303 | 11.55% |
| Islander | 433 | 50 | 11.55% |
| Native | 1,269 | 134 | 10.56% |
| White | 495,348 | 42,937 | 8.67% |
| Asian | 12,451 | 1,001 | 8.04% |
| Other | 4,828 | NaN% |
11.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.81%
Male Poverty Rate
12.77%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lee County, Florida
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lee County, Florida is Black, with 21.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lee County, Florida is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.25%.
Lee County, Florida Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.1%
Male Marriage Rate
48.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Lee County, Florida Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51,762 | 9.91% |
| Black | 1,853 | 4.18% |
| Native American | 146 | 13.51% |
| Asian | 293 | 2.81% |
| Islander | 40 | 12.94% |
| Other Race | 318 | 1.65% |
| 2+ Races | 711 | 2.80% |
| Hispanic | 3,250 | 2.75% |
Lee County, Florida Veterans by Education
7.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.20%
Veteran Disability Rate
53.3%
Labor Force Participation
50.6%
Employment Rate
5%
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
25.83%
Born in Lee County, Florida
83.36%
Native Born
16.64%
Foreign Born
8.25%
Non Citizen
8.39%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
83.36% of Lee County, Florida residents were born in the United States, with 25.83% having been born in Florida. 8.25% 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