Lee County, FL — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
792,692
Male
389,853
49.2%
Female
402,839
50.8%
Median Age
49.3 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.4
Foreign Born
17.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher23.3%
High School or Higher46.0%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
6.6%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
7.3%
Married
45.8%
Lee County, FL has a population of 792,692 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 49.3 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 70.5% of the population. 23.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 17.9% of residents are foreign-born.