Lee County, FL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Lee County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 827,261 | 22,318,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 546.4 | 312.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.19% | 1.35% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 47.7 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 318,057 | 8,536,315 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Lee County grew by 36.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 789,317 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Lee County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Lee County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,263 | $71,865 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.47% | 5.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Lee County is about 2% higher than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Lee County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $316,204 | $293,727 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,598 | $1,564 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.0% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Lee County is about 16.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,598 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Lee County spend about 52 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 215 hours, about 8.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Lee County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.8 | 23.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 51.5 | 47.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 215 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,658 | $6,185 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 13.8% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 17,427 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,289 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Florida:
Taylor County (13.8 min), Monroe County (16.1 min), Franklin County (17.1 min).
Slowest:
Osceola County (32.4 min), Union County (32.1 min), Washington County (32.1 min).
The average commute time in Lee County is 26 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in Florida.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Lee County has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Lee County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.2% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Florida:
St. Johns County (0.4), Leon County (0.4), Alachua County (0.4).
Lowest:
Hamilton County (0.1), Hendry County (0.1), Hardee County (0.1).
Health
Lee County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Lee County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.7 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.3% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.3% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Florida:
St. Johns County (0.8), Seminole County (0.8), Alachua County (0.8).
Lowest:
Glades County (0.8), Putnam County (0.8), Hendry County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lee County, Florida.
What is the population of Lee County, Florida?
The population of Lee County, Florida is 827,261, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Lee County, Florida?
The population density of Lee County, Florida is 546.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Lee County, Florida?
The median household income in Lee County, Florida is $73,263, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Lee County, Florida?
The median home price in Lee County, Florida is $316,204, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Lee County, Florida?
The unemployment rate in Lee County, Florida is 4.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.