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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lehigh Acres

Florida · 13,611 residents · 92.694 sq mi
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Lehigh Acres has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $22,782. Population has fallen 59% since 2000, a loss of 19,819 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $59,900. With a median age of 57.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 57.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

13,611
−59%vs 2000
vs 33,430 in 2000
1990 – 2024
147 / sq mi
−59%vs 2000
vs 361 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
57.3
+51%vs 2000
vs 38.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K37K73K109K144K1990201020202024Lehigh Acres
2024132K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,782
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $38,517 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,675
−26%vs 2000
vs $17,186 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$59,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $78,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$455
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $628 in 2000
US average: $450
77.3%
−6.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.7% in 2000
22.7% rent
2.6
+29%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(25,287)
Black8.5%(2,835)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(4,466)
Asian0.8%(275)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.7%(15,960)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(12,627)
Black4.8%(647)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(710)
Asian1%(135)
Other1.5%(202)
Diversity Score27.2%(3,706)
27
−43%vs 2000
vs 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.7%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.1%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.6%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.7 min
+7%vs 2000
vs 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lehigh Acres, Florida?

Lehigh Acres, Florida has about 13,611 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lehigh Acres, Florida?

The typical household in Lehigh Acres, Florida earns about $22,782 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lehigh Acres, Florida expensive?

In Lehigh Acres, Florida, the median home is worth about $59,900, and the typical rent is about $455 a month.

How educated are people in Lehigh Acres, Florida?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lehigh Acres, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lehigh Acres, Florida?

About 7.0% of people in Lehigh Acres, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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

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