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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lely

Florida · 3,857 residents · 1.372 sq mi
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Lely has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,170. Population has grown 26% since 1990. Median home value is $115,500. With a median age of 65.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 65.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,857
+26%since 1990
from 3,057 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,811 / sq mi
+26%since 1990
from 2,228 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
65.1
+1%since 1990
from 64.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Lely
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,170
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,231 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$32,430
+59%since 1990
from $20,373 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.3%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$115,500
−40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $146,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,412
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $982 in 1990
US average: $602
76.6%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 74.2% in 1990
23.4% rent
2.6
−39%since 1990
from 4.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(3,049)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.3%(40)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(3,658)
Black0.6%(25)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(143)
Asian0.4%(17)
Diversity Score11.6%(446)
12
+790%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.0%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 23.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.2%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 86.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.1%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.2 min
−33%since 1990
from 18.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lely, Florida?

Lely, Florida has about 3,857 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lely, Florida?

The typical household in Lely, Florida earns about $45,170 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lely, Florida expensive?

In Lely, Florida, the median home is worth about $115,500, and the typical rent is about $1,412 a month.

How educated are people in Lely, Florida?

About 28.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lely, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lely, Florida?

About 6.3% of people in Lely, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lely, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Lely, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 800 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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