Lee County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lee County is located in Florida with a total population of 792,692. It is the 8th most populous county out of 67 in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lee County is 49.3 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. 13.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lee County is $73,099. This is 2% higher than the state median of $71,711. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.7%. This is 7% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $326,300. Housing costs are about average than the state median of $325,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.5x. 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lee County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 63.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 23.6%.

Education

30.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 33.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.4%.