Demographics

Lee County has a strong economy, thriving communities, and broadly shared prosperity.

Lee County is the economic center of the five counties that make up Southwest Florida. The region includes Lee, Collier, and Charlotte counties along the gulf coast, along with two rural inland counties, Glades and Hendry. From agriculture to manufacturing, information technology to life sciences, and tourism to sports, each county offers a unique combination of features that contribute to our vibrant and growing economy. The incorporated cities, towns, and villages in Lee County are Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Estero, and Sanibel.

 

Regional Population & Job Growth

 

Southwest Florida

  • 1.5 million (est.) population, which has increased 9.5% since 2020.
  • 2024-2029 expected population growth increase: 7.4%
  • 2019-2024 jobs increased by 12%, from 521,258 to 583,224, outpacing the national growth rate of 6%.
 

Lee County

  • 2024 Population (est.): 840,698
  • 2024-2029 Projected Annual Growth: 1.6%
  • Median Household Income: $88,800
  • Median Home Value: $402,602
 
U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, State of Florida (2024).
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