Lee County's estimated 2026 population is 894,425 with a growth rate of 1.91% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lee County is the 9th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 620,481 and has seen a growth of 44.15% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lee County includes 70.45% White, 7.96% Black or African American, 4.28% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (70.45%)
Two or more races (14.98%)
Black or African American (7.96%)
Other race (4.28%)
Asian (1.69%)
Native American (0.59%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 558,482 | 70.45% |
| Two or more races | 118,706 | 14.98% |
| Black or African American | 63,125 | 7.96% |
| Other race | 33,893 | 4.28% |
| Asian | 13,395 | 1.69% |
| Native American | 4,708 | 0.59% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 383 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lee County's average per capita income is $43,947. Household income levels show a median of $73,099. The poverty rate stands at 11.73%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $98,042 | $133,478 |
| Families | $86,023 | $119,011 |
| Households | $73,099 | $102,290 |
| Non Families | $46,580 | $66,559 |
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