Poverty Rate in Lee County, Florida
In Lee County, Florida, an estimated 90,108 of 809,051 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Lee County, Florida?
The poverty rate in Lee County, Florida is 11.1%.
- How many people in Lee County, Florida live in poverty?
In Lee County, Florida, an estimated 90,108 of 809,051 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Lee County, Florida compare to the average for Florida?
The poverty rate in Lee County, Florida is 12.6% lower than the Florida average. In Lee County, Florida, an estimated 11.1% of 809,051 people live in poverty. In Florida, 12.7% of 21,764,366 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Lee County, Florida compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Lee County, Florida is 11.9% lower than the US average. In Lee County, Florida, an estimated 11.1% of 809,051 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Alva, Florida 6.3% of 2,968 people.
- Bokeelia, Florida 13.7% of 2,230 people.
- Bonita Springs, Florida 7.9% of 53,893 people.
- Buckingham, Florida 6.3% of 4,279 people.
- Burnt Store Marina, Florida 8.7% of 2,270 people.
Under 18 years
18.7% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Lee County, Florida
2023
18.7% of 139 thousand people
Under 5 years
21.3% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Lee County, Florida
2023
21.3% of 36 thousand people
5 to 17 years
17.7% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Lee County, Florida
2023
17.7% of 103 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
18.4% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Lee County, Florida
2023
18.4% of 138 thousand people
18 to 64 years
12.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Lee County, Florida
2023
12.7% of 442 thousand people
18 to 34 years
13.6% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Lee County, Florida
2023
13.6% of 141 thousand people
35 to 64 years
12.3% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Lee County, Florida
2023
12.3% of 301 thousand people
60 years and over
8.9% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Lee County, Florida
2023
8.9% of 299 thousand people
65 years and over
8.6% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Lee County, Florida
2023
8.6% of 238 thousand people
White
9.1% Poverty Rate for White people in Lee County, Florida
2023
9.1% of 534 thousand people
Black or African American
17% Poverty Rate for Black People in Lee County, Florida
2023
17% of 67 thousand people
American Indian and Alaska Native
38% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Lee County, Florida
2023
38% of 12 thousand people
Asian
17.2% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Lee County, Florida
2023
17.2% of 14 thousand people
Some other race
17.8% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Lee County, Florida
2023
17.8% of 33 thousand people
Two or more races
18.8% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Lee County, Florida
2023
18.8% of 158 thousand people
Hispanic
20.3% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Lee County, Florida
2023
20.3% of 207 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
8.8% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Lee County, Florida
2023
8.8% of 504 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
10.8% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Lee County, Florida
2023
10.8% of 627 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
22.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Lee County, Florida
2023
22.8% of 56 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
13.4% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Lee County, Florida
2023
13.4% of 182 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
9.4% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Lee County, Florida
2023
9.4% of 187 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Lee County, Florida
2023
6.3% of 202 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
7.2% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Lee County, Florida
2023
7.2% of 371 thousand people
Employed
6.2% Poverty Rate for employed people in Lee County, Florida
2023
6.2% of 358 thousand people
Male
6.9% Poverty Rate for employed men in Lee County, Florida
2023
6.9% of 193 thousand people
Female
5.4% Poverty Rate for employed women in Lee County, Florida
2023
5.4% of 165 thousand people
Unemployed
36.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Lee County, Florida
2023
36.1% of 13 thousand people
Male
25.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Lee County, Florida
2023
25.1% of 5 thousand people
Female
43.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Lee County, Florida
2023
43.6% of 8 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
11.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Lee County, Florida
2023
11.4% of 698 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Lee County, Florida
2023
3.4% of 262 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
14.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Lee County, Florida
2023
14.4% of 123 thousand people
Did not work
16.9% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Lee County, Florida
2023
16.9% of 314 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
23% Poverty Rate for single people in Lee County, Florida
2023
23% of 172 thousand people
Male
21.3% Poverty Rate for single men in Lee County, Florida
2023
21.3% of 83 thousand people
Female
24.5% Poverty Rate for single women in Lee County, Florida
2023
24.5% of 89 thousand people
18 to 24 years
42.5% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Lee County, Florida
2023
42.5% of 11 thousand people
25 to 34 years
20.9% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Lee County, Florida
2023
20.9% of 24 thousand people
35 to 44 years
29.1% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Lee County, Florida
2023
29.1% of 20 thousand people
45 to 54 years
25.9% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Lee County, Florida
2023
25.9% of 21 thousand people
55 to 64 years
19.9% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Lee County, Florida
2023
19.9% of 30 thousand people
65 to 74 years
23% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Lee County, Florida
2023
23% of 31 thousand people
75 years and over
14.4% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Lee County, Florida
2023
14.4% of 35 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
5.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Lee County, Florida
2023
5.2% of 67 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
30.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Lee County, Florida
2023
30.6% of 29 thousand people
Did not work
35.9% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Lee County, Florida
2023
35.9% of 76 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
12.4% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Lee County, Florida
2023
12.4%
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