Lee County, Florida

Total Population: 792,692

County Seat: Fort Myers

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Median Home Value

$326,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$73,099

Across all households

Median Age

49.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

30.8%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)63.7%
Hispanic or Latino23.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)7.6%
Two or More Races2.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.7%
Other Race0.6%

Under 18 Years

17.2%

65 Years and Over

28.9%

Male

49.2%

Female

50.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

90.3%

No Health Insurance

12.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

30.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$73,099

Mean Household Income

$102,290

Per Capita Income

$43,365

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

76.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

8.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$326,300

Median Rent

$1,597/mo

Total Housing Units

430,243

Owner-Occupied

74.0%

Renter-Occupied

26.0%

Vacancy Rate

25.7%

Married Couple Households

51.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.4%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

24.7%

Average Household Size

2.44

Broadband Internet Access

91.3%

Housing Built Since 2010

13.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 12071.