Lee County, Florida
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lee County
- State
- Florida
- FIPS Code
- 12071
- State FIPS
- 12
- County FIPS
- 071
Geography
- Land Area
- 781.15 sq mi
- Water Area
- 733.68 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1514.83 sq mi
- Latitude
- 26.563273
- Longitude
- -81.984182
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 739,309
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 606,203
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 590,758 | 79.9% |
| Hispanic | 148,554 | 20.1% |
| White | 505,681 | 68.4% |
| Black | 57,830 | 7.8% |
| Asian | 11,065 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 452 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 210 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,666 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 506,463 | 83.5% |
| Hispanic | 99,742 | 16.5% |
| White | 445,721 | 73.5% |
| Black | 45,309 | 7.5% |
| Asian | 11,161 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3,069 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 210 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,233 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 817,666
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $80,550
- Poverty Rate
- 11.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 96,536
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 545,381 | 66.7% |
| Black | 64,421 | 7.9% |
| Asian | 13,934 | 1.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 511,943
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 124,720 | 24.4% |
| Republican | 222,309 | 43.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 156,067 | 30.5% |
| Other | 130 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 241,830 | 47.2% |
| Female | 269,822 | 52.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 335,914 | 65.6% |
| Hispanic | 86,127 | 16.8% |
| Black | 32,631 | 6.4% |
| Asian | 6,664 | 1.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 263,850
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 51.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 199,735 | 59.5% |
| Hispanic | 24,703 | 28.7% |
| Black | 9,473 | 29.0% |
| Asian | 2,607 | 39.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 124,549 | 51.5% |
| Female | 139,235 | 51.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 162,732 (26.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 193,016 (29.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 441,194
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $371,230
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,810
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 70.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 16.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 22.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.