Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Lee, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

320

Median Agei

40.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

75.9%243

Hispanic/Latino

12.8%41

Black

5.9%19

Two or More

4.7%15

Other

0.6%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.3%5

High School Diploma

37.3%81

Some College (<1 yr)

6.9%15

Some College (1+ yr)

16.1%35

Associate's Degree

16.1%35

Bachelor's Degree

9.7%21

Master's Degree

6%13

HS or Higher

94.5%

BA or Higher

15.7%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$150,500

Median Renti

$1,188

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

84.2%101

Renter-Occupied

15.8%19

Total Units

125

Homeownership

84.2%

Vacancy Rate

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$82,000

Mean Household Incomei

$93,960

Per Capita Incomei

$35,456

Poverty Ratei

19.1%

Unemploymenti

0.6%

Labor Forcei

179

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.7%2

$10K–$15K

1.7%2

$15K–$20K

0.8%1

$20K–$25K

8.3%10

$25K–$30K

5.8%7

$30K–$35K

1.7%2

$35K–$40K

4.2%5

$50K–$60K

5.8%7

$60K–$75K

14.2%17

$75K–$100K

15%18

$100K–$125K

25%30

$125K–$150K

7.5%9

$150K–$200K

3.3%4

$200K+

5%6

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

12(4.9% of civilian adults)