Lochmoor Waterway Estates, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Lochmoor Waterway Estates is a small city located in Florida, within Lee County. The total population is 6,511. It ranks as the 428th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lochmoor Waterway Estates is 53.0 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. 14.3% 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 Lochmoor Waterway Estates is $97,667. This is 31% higher than the state median of $74,568. It is also 21% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.6%. This is 24% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $386,200. Housing costs are 8% higher than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 86.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lochmoor Waterway Estates is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (79.1% vs 50.4%). The Black or African American population (5.9%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (9.3%) is well below the state average of 27.4%.

Education

39.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lochmoor Waterway Estates, Florida is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.