Lee County's estimated 2026 population is 889,547 with a growth rate of 1.59% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lee County is the 9th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 620,481 and has seen a growth of 43.36% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 49 years
Female: 50.3 years
Male: 47.8 years
There are 677,356 adults, (236,549 of whom are seniors) in Lee County.
Female: 415,660 (50.8%)
Male: 402,006 (49.2%)
The racial composition of Lee County includes 66.7% White, 7.88% Black or African American, 4.55% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 545,381 | 66.7% |
| Two or more races | 151,062 | 18.47% |
| Black or African American | 64,421 | 7.88% |
| Other race | 37,180 | 4.55% |
| Asian | 13,934 | 1.7% |
| Native American | 5,333 | 0.65% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 355 | 0.04% |
Lee County's average per capita income is $45,369. Household income levels show a median of $76,107. The poverty rate stands at 12%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $102,400 | $139,059 |
| Families | $90,028 | $124,294 |
| Households | $76,107 | $106,517 |
| Non Families | $48,060 | $68,465 |
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