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Lee

Florida · 375 residents · 2.436 sq mi
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Lee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,093. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $76,500. The poverty rate of 41.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
375
+7%since 2000
from 352 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
154 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 144 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+19%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2343985627268901990201020202024Lee
2024835
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,093
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,389
+31%since 2000
from $13,242 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
41.4%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade36.4%
US avg: 10%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,500
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $297 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
18.1% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+30%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(287)
Black7.7%(29)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(26)
Asian1.3%(5)
Other0.7%(3)
Diversity Score39.2%(147)
Diversity Score
39
+184%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+61%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.6%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.7%
−16.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.6%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
39.8%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
13.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.5%
−53.2 ptssince 2013
from 75.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lee, Florida?

Lee, Florida has about 375 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lee, Florida?

The typical household in Lee, Florida earns about $37,093 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 $76,500, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Lee, Florida?

About 6.1% 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 41.4% 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 84 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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