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Lee

Florida · 352 residents · 2.436 sq mi
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Lee has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,182. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $72,800. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
352
Unchangedsince 2000
from 352 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
144 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 144 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
+6%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2343985627268901990201020202024Lee
2024835
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,182
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,421
+32%since 2000
from $13,242 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.3%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade26%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance24.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical22.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing5.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,800
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$737
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $297 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.4%
−36.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
29.5% rent
Vacancy rate
22.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+7%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(327)
Black2.8%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(9)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.8%(49)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(266)
Black7.7%(27)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(46)
Asian0.9%(3)
Other22.2%(78)
Diversity Score68.5%(241)
Diversity Score
69
+396%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+23%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
94.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.2%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lee, Florida?

Lee, Florida has about 352 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lee, Florida?

The typical household in Lee, Florida earns about $43,182 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lee, Florida expensive?

In Lee, Florida, the median home is worth about $72,800, and the typical rent is about $737 a month.

How educated are people in Lee, Florida?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lee, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lee, Florida?

About 22.5% of people in Lee, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lee, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Lee, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 61 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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