Lehigh Acres, FL

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Lehigh Acres Overview

124,440
TOTAL POPULATION
60,895
MALE POPULATION
63,545
FEMALE POPULATION
95.83
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.35
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$23,079
PER CAPITA INCOME
$63,680
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$59,733
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
29.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,359
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
59,488
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Lehigh Acres Zip Codes

Lehigh Acres Area Codes

Race in Lehigh Acres

The most populous races in Lehigh Acres are White / Caucasian (67,495 | 54.2%), Hispanic or Latino (57,051 | 45.9%), and Black / African American (23,963 | 19.3%).
Race in Lehigh Acres
Race# Population% Population
Asian1,1710.9%
Black / African American23,96319.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific1160.1%
Hispanic or Latino57,05145.9%
Native / Alaskan2640.2%
White / Caucasian67,49554.2%
Two or more Races23,19418.6%
Some other Race8,2376.6%
Total124,440100.0%

Ancestry in Lehigh Acres

The most populous ancestries reported in Lehigh Acres are Cuban (18,835 | 15.1%), Mexican (14,086 | 11.3%), Puerto Rican (12,009 | 9.7%), Haitian (9,311 | 7.5%), and American (8,891 | 7.1%), together accounting for 50.7% of all Lehigh Acres residents.
Ancestry in Lehigh Acres
Ancestry# Population% Population
African6470.5%
Alaska Native300.0%
Albanian160.0%
American8,8917.1%
Arab3350.3%
Argentinean410.0%
Armenian990.1%
Austrian2520.2%
Bahamian1340.1%
Barbadian2430.2%
Belgian950.1%
Belizean160.0%
Bermudan130.0%
Bhutanese430.0%
Blackfeet980.1%
Bolivian570.1%
Brazilian5430.4%
British3130.3%
British West Indian390.0%
Bulgarian110.0%
Burmese1310.1%
Canadian3800.3%
Central American5,5524.5%
Central American Indian1780.1%
Cherokee2510.2%
Chilean700.1%
Chippewa80.0%
Choctaw750.1%
Colombian1,0350.8%
Costa Rican1580.1%
Croatian270.0%
Cuban18,83515.1%
Czech2890.2%
Czechoslovakian370.0%
Danish850.1%
Dominican3,1102.5%
Dutch6400.5%
Dutch West Indian390.0%
Eastern European890.1%
Ecuadorian2210.2%
Egyptian570.1%
English4,7073.8%
European8690.7%
Finnish570.1%
French1,2731.0%
French Canadian2340.2%
German7,9496.4%
Greek4540.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro150.0%
Guatemalan1,5261.2%
Guyanese2370.2%
Haitian9,3117.5%
Honduran2,1531.7%
Hungarian4030.3%
Indian (Asian)3070.3%
Iranian260.0%
Irish6,5725.3%
Iroquois410.0%
Italian5,4664.4%
Jamaican2,3341.9%
Japanese70.0%
Korean5820.5%
Lebanese870.1%
Lithuanian990.1%
Malaysian440.0%
Mexican14,08611.3%
Mexican American Indian2060.2%
Moroccan480.0%
Native Hawaiian140.0%
Navajo190.0%
Nicaraguan8550.7%
Nigerian260.0%
Northern European510.0%
Norwegian6310.5%
Pakistani530.0%
Panamanian2300.2%
Pennsylvania German210.0%
Peruvian3170.3%
Polish1,7091.4%
Portuguese4490.4%
Puerto Rican12,0099.7%
Romanian550.0%
Russian1820.2%
Salvadoran6300.5%
Samoan520.0%
Scandinavian2240.2%
Scotch-Irish5760.5%
Scottish8810.7%
Seminole700.1%
Slavic2220.2%
Slovak770.1%
Slovene400.0%
South African270.0%
South American2,3341.9%
South American Indian440.0%
Spaniard1000.1%
Spanish2230.2%
Sri Lankan1350.1%
Subsaharan African7120.6%
Swedish5290.4%
Swiss1790.1%
Syrian100.0%
Thai4830.4%
Tongan250.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian2080.2%
Turkish110.0%
Ukrainian840.1%
Uruguayan1600.1%
Venezuelan4090.3%
Welsh4470.4%
West Indian1470.1%
Zimbabwean120.0%
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Immigrants in Lehigh Acres

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Lehigh Acres came from Latin America (33,147 | 26.6%), Caribbean (23,209 | 18.6%), Cuba (13,109 | 10.5%), Central America (7,266 | 5.8%), and Haiti (5,959 | 4.8%), together accounting for 66.5% of all Lehigh Acres residents.
Immigrants in Lehigh Acres
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa2190.2%
Argentina410.0%
Asia9630.8%
Austria650.1%
Bahamas1000.1%
Bangladesh140.0%
Barbados2390.2%
Belarus210.0%
Belize100.0%
Bolivia500.0%
Brazil5200.4%
Bulgaria110.0%
Cambodia60.0%
Canada3410.3%
Caribbean23,20918.6%
Central America7,2665.8%
Chile510.0%
China1070.1%
Colombia6730.5%
Costa Rica1000.1%
Cuba13,10910.5%
Czechoslovakia200.0%
Dominica190.0%
Dominican Republic1,6871.4%
Eastern Africa430.0%
Eastern Asia1490.1%
Eastern Europe2740.2%
Ecuador2880.2%
Egypt320.0%
El Salvador4910.4%
England1820.2%
Europe1,1730.9%
Germany3260.3%
Greece60.0%
Guatemala7880.6%
Guyana2450.2%
Haiti5,9594.8%
Honduras1,3021.1%
Hong Kong600.1%
Hungary670.1%
India1900.2%
Iran890.1%
Ireland210.0%
Italy640.1%
Jamaica1,7911.4%
Korea420.0%
Laos270.0%
Latin America33,14726.6%
Lebanon40.0%
Lithuania130.0%
Mexico4,1523.3%
Middle Africa220.0%
Morocco230.0%
Netherlands200.0%
Nicaragua3260.3%
Northern Africa550.0%
Northern Europe3390.3%
Oceania80.0%
Panama970.1%
Peru2080.2%
Philippines2860.2%
Poland570.1%
Portugal220.0%
Romania120.0%
Russia300.0%
Scotland410.0%
Sierra Leone50.0%
South Africa290.0%
South America2,6722.1%
South Central Asia2930.2%
South Eastern Asia4950.4%
Southern Europe1190.1%
Spain270.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines170.0%
Sweden340.0%
Switzerland300.0%
Taiwan50.0%
Thailand600.1%
Trinidad and Tobago1100.1%
Turkey220.0%
Uruguay1470.1%
Venezuela4310.4%
Vietnam1160.1%
Western Africa700.1%
Western Asia260.0%
Western Europe4410.4%
Zimbabwe120.0%
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Sex and Age in Lehigh Acres

Sex and Age in Lehigh Acres

The most populous age groups in Lehigh Acres are 10 to 14 Years (6,088 | 10.0%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (4,830 | 7.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Lehigh Acres
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,955 (6.5%)4,469 (7.0%)
5 to 9 Years4,341 (7.1%)4,803 (7.6%)
10 to 14 Years6,088 (10.0%)4,584 (7.2%)
15 to 19 Years4,400 (7.2%)4,830 (7.6%)
20 to 24 Years4,013 (6.6%)4,665 (7.3%)
25 to 29 Years4,031 (6.6%)3,988 (6.3%)
30 to 34 Years4,765 (7.8%)4,634 (7.3%)
35 to 39 Years3,677 (6.0%)4,270 (6.7%)
40 to 44 Years3,962 (6.5%)3,706 (5.8%)
45 to 49 Years3,691 (6.1%)4,766 (7.5%)
50 to 54 Years3,969 (6.5%)3,983 (6.3%)
55 to 59 Years3,715 (6.1%)3,289 (5.2%)
60 to 64 Years2,917 (4.8%)2,693 (4.2%)
65 to 69 Years2,149 (3.5%)2,866 (4.5%)
70 to 74 Years1,929 (3.2%)2,157 (3.4%)
75 to 79 Years2,108 (3.5%)1,777 (2.8%)
80 to 84 Years786 (1.3%)1,332 (2.1%)
85 Years and over399 (0.7%)733 (1.1%)
Total60,895 (100.0%)63,545 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Lehigh Acres

Median Family Size in Lehigh Acres

The median family size in Lehigh Acres is 3.78 persons per family, with married-couple families (18,276 | 64.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.79 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (2,781 | 9.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.72 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Lehigh Acres
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple18,276 (64.5%)3.79
Single Male/Father2,781 (9.8%)3.72
Single Female/Mother7,270 (25.7%)3.79
Total Families28,327 (100.0%)3.78

Median Household Size in Lehigh Acres

The median household size in Lehigh Acres is 3.31 persons per household, with single male/father households (2,781 | 7.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.29 persons per household. non-family households (9,211 | 24.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.35 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Lehigh Acres
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple18,276 (48.7%)3.82
Single Male/Father2,781 (7.4%)4.29
Single Female/Mother7,270 (19.4%)4.11
Non-family9,211 (24.5%)1.35
Total Households37,538 (100.0%)3.31

Household Size by Marriage Status in Lehigh Acres

Out of a total of 37,538 households in Lehigh Acres, 28,327 (75.5%) are family households, while 9,211 (24.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 9,719, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 7,028.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Lehigh Acres
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-7,028 (18.7%)
2-Person Households9,719 (25.9%)1,829 (4.9%)
3-Person Households6,256 (16.7%)226 (0.6%)
4-Person Households6,188 (16.5%)105 (0.3%)
5-Person Households3,709 (9.9%)23 (0.1%)
6-Person Households1,689 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households766 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total28,327 (75.5%)9,211 (24.5%)

Female Fertility in Lehigh Acres

Fertility by Age in Lehigh Acres

Average fertility rate in Lehigh Acres is 57.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 112.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 81.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Lehigh Acres
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years17 (0.9%)4.0
20 to 34 years1,486 (81.8%)112.0
35 to 50 years313 (17.2%)23.0
Total1,816 (100.0%)57.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lehigh Acres

49.5% of women with births (1,816) in Lehigh Acres are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 34.2% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lehigh Acres
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years692 (46.6%)794 (53.4%)
35 to 50 years206 (65.8%)107 (34.2%)
Total899 (49.5%)917 (50.5%)

Fertility by Education in Lehigh Acres

Average fertility rate in Lehigh Acres is 57.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 70.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the lowest fertility at 34.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 37.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Lehigh Acres
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School295 (16.2%)40.0
High School Diploma674 (37.1%)70.0
College or Associate's Degree652 (35.9%)65.0
Bachelor's Degree156 (8.6%)43.0
Graduate Degree39 (2.1%)34.0
Total1,816 (100.0%)57.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lehigh Acres

50.5% of women with births in Lehigh Acres are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 62.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lehigh Acres
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School171 (58.0%)124 (42.0%)
High School Diploma353 (52.4%)321 (47.6%)
College or Associate's Degree242 (37.1%)410 (62.9%)
Bachelor's Degree94 (60.3%)62 (39.7%)
Graduate Degree39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total899 (49.5%)917 (50.5%)

Income in Lehigh Acres

Income Overview in Lehigh Acres

Per Capita Income in Lehigh Acres is $23,079, while median incomes of families and households are $63,680 and $59,733 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income124,440$23,079
Median Family Income28,327$63,680
Mean Family Income28,327$73,336
Median Household Income37,538$59,733
Mean Household Income37,538$69,695
Income Deficit28,327$11,359
Wage / Income Gap (%)124,44028.98%
Wage / Income Gap ($)124,44071.02¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index124,4400.40

Earnings by Sex in Lehigh Acres

Average Earnings in Lehigh Acres are $32,837, $38,380 for men and $27,256 for women, a difference of 29.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Lehigh Acres
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male31,544 (52.3%)$38,380
Female28,795 (47.7%)$27,256
Total60,339 (100.0%)$32,837

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lehigh Acres

The most common earnings brackets in Lehigh Acres are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (3,079 | 9.8%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (2,698 | 9.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lehigh Acres
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less973 (3.1%)1,351 (4.7%)
$2,500 to $4,999794 (2.5%)1,233 (4.3%)
$5,000 to $7,499899 (2.9%)1,175 (4.1%)
$7,500 to $9,999538 (1.7%)976 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $12,499765 (2.4%)1,603 (5.6%)
$12,500 to $14,999888 (2.8%)1,318 (4.6%)
$15,000 to $17,499909 (2.9%)1,284 (4.5%)
$17,500 to $19,999940 (3.0%)938 (3.3%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,076 (3.4%)1,542 (5.4%)
$22,500 to $24,999924 (2.9%)1,616 (5.6%)
$25,000 to $29,9992,676 (8.5%)2,698 (9.4%)
$30,000 to $34,9992,839 (9.0%)2,628 (9.1%)
$35,000 to $39,9992,323 (7.4%)1,855 (6.4%)
$40,000 to $44,9992,651 (8.4%)1,747 (6.1%)
$45,000 to $49,9992,097 (6.7%)1,414 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,761 (5.6%)1,391 (4.8%)
$55,000 to $64,9993,079 (9.8%)1,490 (5.2%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,802 (5.7%)785 (2.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,186 (6.9%)1,427 (5.0%)
$100,000+1,424 (4.5%)324 (1.1%)
Total31,544 (100.0%)28,795 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lehigh Acres

Average earnings in Lehigh Acres are $41,711 for men and $30,965 for women, a difference of 25.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $58,798, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $35,417. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $53,484, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $19,395.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lehigh Acres
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$35,417$19,395
High School Diploma$37,956$26,944
College or Associate's Degree$46,301$32,744
Bachelor's Degree$49,437$43,489
Graduate Degree$58,798$53,484
Total$41,711$30,965

Family Income in Lehigh Acres

Family Income Brackets in Lehigh Acres

According to the Lehigh Acres family income data, there are 6,883 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.3% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 708 families (2.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Lehigh Acres
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,4455.1%
$10,000 to $14,9998783.1%
$15,000 to $24,9991,8136.4%
$25,000 to $34,9992,3238.2%
$35,000 to $49,9994,05114.3%
$50,000 to $74,9996,88324.3%
$75,000 to $99,9994,56116.1%
$100,000 to $149,9994,64616.4%
$150,000 to $199,9991,0203.6%
$200,000+7082.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lehigh Acres

7+ person families (635 | 2.2%) account for the highest median family income in Lehigh Acres with $85,655 per family, while 2-person families (10,838 | 38.3%) have the highest median income of $29,604 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lehigh Acres
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families10,838 (38.3%)$59,208
3-Person Families6,410 (22.6%)$59,500
4-Person Families5,786 (20.4%)$67,118
5-Person Families3,093 (10.9%)$80,657
6-Person Families1,565 (5.5%)$65,753
7+ Person Families635 (2.2%)$85,655
Total28,327 (100.0%)$63,680

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lehigh Acres

The median family income in Lehigh Acres is $63,680, with families comprising 3+ earners (3,712) having the highest median family income of $98,556, while families with no earners (4,212) have the lowest median family income of $30,583, accounting for 13.1% and 14.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Lehigh Acres
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners4,212 (14.9%)$30,583
1 Earner9,950 (35.1%)$46,977
2 Earners10,453 (36.9%)$79,633
3+ Earners3,712 (13.1%)$98,556
Total28,327 (100.0%)$63,680

Household Income in Lehigh Acres

Household Income Brackets in Lehigh Acres

With 8,446 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Lehigh Acres, accounting for 22.5% of all households. In contrast, only 863 households (2.3%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Lehigh Acres
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002,3656.3%
$10,000 to $14,9991,6894.5%
$15,000 to $24,9992,8907.7%
$25,000 to $34,9993,2288.6%
$35,000 to $49,9995,21813.9%
$50,000 to $74,9998,44622.5%
$75,000 to $99,9995,81815.5%
$100,000 to $149,9995,59314.9%
$150,000 to $199,9991,3893.7%
$200,000+8632.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Lehigh Acres

The median household income in Lehigh Acres is $59,733, with the highest median household income of $64,819 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 14,418 households (38.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $41,696, with 8,336 households (22.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Lehigh Acres
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years799 (2.1%)$43,424
25 to 44 Years13,985 (37.3%)$64,798
45 to 64 Years14,418 (38.4%)$64,819
65+ Years8,336 (22.2%)$41,696
Total37,538 (100.0%)$59,733

Poverty in Lehigh Acres

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lehigh Acres

With 14.6% poverty level for males and 19.0% for females among the residents of Lehigh Acres, under 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,095 males (27.8%) and 1,160 females (26.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lehigh Acres
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,095 (27.8%)1,160 (26.2%)
5 Years102 (11.5%)172 (21.2%)
6 to 11 Years1,350 (25.2%)1,350 (23.8%)
12 to 14 Years673 (16.5%)732 (25.6%)
15 Years68 (7.6%)120 (13.7%)
16 and 17 Years274 (16.3%)420 (17.2%)
18 to 24 Years864 (14.8%)844 (13.7%)
25 to 34 Years1,227 (14.0%)1,839 (21.3%)
35 to 44 Years766 (10.0%)1,233 (15.5%)
45 to 54 Years554 (7.2%)1,295 (14.8%)
55 to 64 Years715 (10.8%)1,242 (20.8%)
65 to 74 Years624 (15.3%)900 (17.9%)
75 Years and over542 (16.8%)769 (20.2%)
Total8,854 (14.6%)12,076 (19.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lehigh Acres

According to the poverty statistics in Lehigh Acres, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 18 to 24 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 92.8% of males and 86.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lehigh Acres
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,847 (72.2%)3,264 (73.8%)
5 Years785 (88.5%)638 (78.8%)
6 to 11 Years4,017 (74.9%)4,324 (76.2%)
12 to 14 Years3,396 (83.5%)2,123 (74.4%)
15 Years830 (92.4%)755 (86.3%)
16 and 17 Years1,403 (83.7%)2,018 (82.8%)
18 to 24 Years4,968 (85.2%)5,337 (86.4%)
25 to 34 Years7,567 (86.1%)6,782 (78.7%)
35 to 44 Years6,873 (90.0%)6,743 (84.5%)
45 to 54 Years7,106 (92.8%)7,454 (85.2%)
55 to 64 Years5,904 (89.2%)4,740 (79.2%)
65 to 74 Years3,441 (84.7%)4,123 (82.1%)
75 Years and over2,693 (83.3%)3,033 (79.8%)
Total51,830 (85.4%)51,334 (81.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lehigh Acres

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Lehigh Acres show that 8.2% or 1,497 of the total 18,276 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 19.0%, comprising of 47 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 7.1%, which includes 477 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lehigh Acres
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children8,394 (91.6%)765 (8.4%)
1 or 2 Children6,200 (92.9%)477 (7.1%)
3 or 4 Children1,985 (90.5%)208 (9.5%)
5 or more Children200 (81.0%)47 (19.0%)
Total16,779 (91.8%)1,497 (8.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lehigh Acres

According to the poverty data in Lehigh Acres, 11.2% or 311 single-father households and 31.9% or 2,321 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 725 households (61.5%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lehigh Acres
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children126 (9.4%)482 (19.3%)
1 or 2 Children108 (9.5%)1,052 (30.3%)
3 or 4 Children69 (23.7%)725 (61.5%)
5 or more Children8 (100.0%)62 (48.8%)
Total311 (11.2%)2,321 (31.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lehigh Acres

The poverty data for Lehigh Acres shows that 1,497 of the married-couple family households (8.2%) and 2,632 of the single-parent households (26.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 47 households (19.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 794 household (54.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lehigh Acres
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children765 (8.4%)608 (15.8%)
1 or 2 Children477 (7.1%)1,160 (25.2%)
3 or 4 Children208 (9.5%)794 (54.0%)
5 or more Children47 (19.0%)70 (51.8%)
Total1,497 (8.2%)2,632 (26.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Lehigh Acres

Employment by Class of Employer in Lehigh Acres

Among the 54,900 employed individuals in Lehigh Acres, private company employees (40,772 | 74.3%), local government employees (3,448 | 6.3%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (3,349 | 6.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Lehigh Acres
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees40,77274.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2,5294.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3,3496.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations2,6214.8%
Local Government Employees3,4486.3%
State Government Employees1,3212.4%
Federal Government Employees7251.3%
Unpaid Family Workers1350.3%
Total54,900100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Lehigh Acres

According to the labor force statistics for Lehigh Acres, out of the total population over 16 years of age (94,426), 63.0% or 59,488 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.5% or 3,272 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 85.0% or 13,273 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 18.5% or 440 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Lehigh Acres
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years2,378 (31.9%)440 (18.5%)
20 to 24 Years6,656 (76.7%)592 (8.9%)
25 to 29 Years6,423 (80.1%)315 (4.9%)
30 to 34 Years7,632 (81.2%)611 (8.0%)
35 to 44 Years13,273 (85.0%)345 (2.6%)
45 to 54 Years12,766 (77.8%)626 (4.9%)
55 to 59 Years4,966 (70.9%)184 (3.7%)
60 to 64 Years3,024 (53.9%)91 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years2,020 (22.2%)48 (2.4%)
75 Years and over378 (5.3%)33 (8.7%)
Total59,488 (63.0%)3,272 (5.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lehigh Acres

According to labor force statistics for Lehigh Acres, 77.5% of individuals (48,093) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (62,056) are in the labor force, with 4.5% or 2,164 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 84.7% or 8,279 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.0% or 405 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lehigh Acres
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School6,746 (66.4%)610 (6.0%)
High School Diploma17,625 (76.9%)963 (4.2%)
College / Associate Degree15,438 (80.4%)999 (5.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher8,279 (84.7%)274 (2.8%)
Total48,093 (77.5%)2,793 (4.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Lehigh Acres

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lehigh Acres are Community & Social Service (3,737 | 6.7%), Management (3,253 | 5.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (3,155 | 5.6%), Education Instruction & Library (2,522 | 4.5%), and Health Technologists (1,576 | 2.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Lehigh Acres

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lehigh Acres, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (94.6%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (74.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (73.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (90.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (87.8%), and Education Instruction & Library (82.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Lehigh Acres
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,656 (50.9%)1,597 (49.1%)
Business & Financial609 (41.7%)851 (58.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,108 (73.6%)397 (26.4%)
Computers & Mathematics626 (71.1%)254 (28.9%)
Architecture & Engineering315 (94.6%)18 (5.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science167 (57.2%)125 (42.8%)
Community & Social Service 1,010 (27.0%)2,727 (73.0%)
Education, Arts & Media128 (25.3%)378 (74.7%)
Legal Services & Support69 (33.7%)136 (66.3%)
Education Instruction & Library438 (17.4%)2,084 (82.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment375 (74.4%)129 (25.6%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating386 (12.2%)2,769 (87.8%)
Health Technologists157 (10.0%)1,419 (90.0%)
Total (Category)4,769 (36.4%)8,341 (63.6%)
Total (Overall)29,696 (52.8%)26,517 (47.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Lehigh Acres are Food Preparation & Serving (3,989 | 7.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (3,728 | 6.6%), Healthcare Support (2,888 | 5.1%), Personal Care & Service (1,480 | 2.6%), and Security & Protection (1,032 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Lehigh Acres

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Lehigh Acres, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (81.0%), Security & Protection (79.8%), and Law Enforcement (78.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (91.1%), Personal Care & Service (74.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (56.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Lehigh Acres
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support257 (8.9%)2,631 (91.1%)
Security & Protection824 (79.8%)208 (20.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention495 (81.0%)116 (19.0%)
Law Enforcement329 (78.1%)92 (21.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,748 (43.8%)2,241 (56.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,064 (55.4%)1,664 (44.6%)
Personal Care & Service373 (25.2%)1,107 (74.8%)
Total (Category)5,266 (40.2%)7,851 (59.9%)
Total (Overall)29,696 (52.8%)26,517 (47.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Lehigh Acres are Sales & Related (6,508 | 11.6%), and Office & Administration (5,909 | 10.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Lehigh Acres

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Lehigh Acres
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related3,129 (48.1%)3,379 (51.9%)
Office & Administration1,329 (22.5%)4,580 (77.5%)
Total (Category)4,458 (35.9%)7,959 (64.1%)
Total (Overall)29,696 (52.8%)26,517 (47.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lehigh Acres are Construction & Extraction (6,289 | 11.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2,572 | 4.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (236 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Lehigh Acres

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Lehigh Acres
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry165 (69.9%)71 (30.1%)
Construction & Extraction6,167 (98.1%)122 (1.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2,494 (97.0%)78 (3.0%)
Total (Category)8,826 (97.0%)271 (3.0%)
Total (Overall)29,696 (52.8%)26,517 (47.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lehigh Acres are Transportation (4,079 | 7.3%), Material Moving (2,772 | 4.9%), and Production (1,621 | 2.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Lehigh Acres

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Lehigh Acres
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,030 (63.5%)591 (36.5%)
Transportation3,453 (84.7%)626 (15.3%)
Material Moving1,894 (68.3%)878 (31.7%)
Total (Category)6,377 (75.3%)2,095 (24.7%)
Total (Overall)29,696 (52.8%)26,517 (47.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Lehigh Acres

Employment Industries in Lehigh Acres

The major employment industries in Lehigh Acres include Health Care & Social Assistance (8,556 | 15.2%), Construction (8,208 | 14.6%), Retail Trade (7,659 | 13.6%), Administrative & Support (4,828 | 8.6%), and Accommodation & Food Services (4,733 | 8.4%).
Employment Industries in Lehigh Acres

Employment Industries by Sex in Lehigh Acres

The Lehigh Acres industries that see more men than women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Construction (92.1%), and Utilities (79.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (85.8%), Educational Services (76.2%), and Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (73.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Lehigh Acres
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting232 (77.8%)66 (22.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction31 (26.5%)86 (73.5%)
Construction7,564 (92.1%)644 (7.9%)
Manufacturing1,240 (58.9%)866 (41.1%)
Wholesale Trade1,151 (73.7%)411 (26.3%)
Retail Trade3,993 (52.1%)3,666 (47.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing2,925 (78.9%)783 (21.1%)
Utilities263 (79.9%)66 (20.1%)
Information441 (61.6%)275 (38.4%)
Finance & Insurance439 (39.2%)682 (60.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing801 (52.8%)717 (47.2%)
Professional & Scientific927 (50.9%)894 (49.1%)
Enterprise Management6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support3,045 (63.1%)1,783 (36.9%)
Educational Services939 (23.8%)3,006 (76.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,218 (14.2%)7,338 (85.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation481 (49.6%)489 (50.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,962 (41.4%)2,771 (58.6%)
Public Administration754 (54.6%)628 (45.4%)
Total29,696 (52.8%)26,517 (47.2%)

Education in Lehigh Acres

School Enrollment in Lehigh Acres

The most common levels of schooling among the 34,153 students in Lehigh Acres are high school (8,411 | 24.6%), middle school (8,320 | 24.4%), and elementary school (7,798 | 22.8%).
School Enrollment in Lehigh Acres
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,6514.8%
Kindergarten1,7505.1%
Elementary School7,79822.8%
Middle School8,32024.4%
High School8,41124.6%
College / Undergraduate4,96114.5%
Graduate / Professional1,2623.7%
Total34,153100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lehigh Acres

Out of a total of 34,153 students who are enrolled in schools in Lehigh Acres, 3,552 (10.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 30,601 (89.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 597 (36.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 5,619 (97.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lehigh Acres
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,017 (76.0%)321 (24.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old7,817 (90.7%)799 (9.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds9,713 (93.5%)674 (6.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds5,619 (97.5%)145 (2.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,859 (89.5%)219 (10.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2,150 (86.1%)347 (13.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,381 (75.1%)457 (24.9%)
35 Years and over1,038 (63.5%)597 (36.5%)
Total30,601 (89.6%)3,552 (10.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lehigh Acres

Business (2,950 | 22.7%), education (2,227 | 17.1%), science & technology (1,616 | 12.4%), arts & humanities (722 | 5.6%), and engineering (702 | 5.4%) are the most common fields of study among 13,017 individuals in Lehigh Acres who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lehigh Acres
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics5194.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural6945.3%
Physical & Health Sciences4253.3%
Psychology4643.6%
Social Sciences6485.0%
Engineering7025.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies1120.9%
Science & Technology1,61612.4%
Business2,95022.7%
Education2,22717.1%
Literature & Languages4683.6%
Liberal Arts & History6675.1%
Visual & Performing Arts4693.6%
Communications3342.6%
Arts & Humanities7225.6%
Total13,017100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Lehigh Acres

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lehigh Acres

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Lehigh Acres are males with 2 vehicles (12,751, accounting for 43.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (10,640, making up 49.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lehigh Acres
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle469 (1.6%)266 (1.0%)
1 Vehicle4,462 (15.4%)4,190 (16.2%)
2 Vehicles12,751 (43.9%)10,640 (41.2%)
3 Vehicles6,917 (23.8%)7,085 (27.4%)
4 Vehicles2,707 (9.3%)2,313 (8.9%)
5 or more Vehicles1,748 (6.0%)1,347 (5.2%)
Total29,054 (100.0%)25,841 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Lehigh Acres

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lehigh Acres are 30 to 34 minutes (10,354 commuters, 20.2%), 45 to 59 minutes (9,091 commuters, 17.7%), and 60 to 89 minutes (6,839 commuters, 13.3%).
Commute Time in Lehigh Acres
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes6101.2%
5 to 9 Minutes1,5833.1%
10 to 14 Minutes2,8095.5%
15 to 19 Minutes3,9967.8%
20 to 24 Minutes5,0069.8%
25 to 29 Minutes3,1126.1%
30 to 34 Minutes10,35420.2%
35 to 39 Minutes2,9935.8%
40 to 44 Minutes3,3686.6%
45 to 59 Minutes9,09117.7%
60 to 89 Minutes6,83913.3%
90 or more Minutes1,5963.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Lehigh Acres

The most common commute times in Lehigh Acres are 30 to 34 minutes (5,556 commuters, 20.3%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (4,798 commuters, 20.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Lehigh Acres
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes219 (0.8%)391 (1.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes526 (1.9%)1,057 (4.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,498 (5.5%)1,311 (5.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,859 (6.8%)2,137 (8.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes2,457 (9.0%)2,549 (10.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,611 (5.9%)1,501 (6.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes5,556 (20.3%)4,798 (20.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,536 (5.6%)1,457 (6.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes2,023 (7.4%)1,345 (5.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes4,694 (17.2%)4,397 (18.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes4,224 (15.5%)2,615 (10.9%)
90 or more Minutes1,126 (4.1%)470 (2.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lehigh Acres

The most frequent times of departure to work in Lehigh Acres are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (5,053, 18.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (3,676, 15.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lehigh Acres
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,295 (8.4%)1,420 (5.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2,306 (8.4%)1,112 (4.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM2,065 (7.6%)1,028 (4.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM5,053 (18.5%)3,543 (14.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM2,687 (9.8%)2,470 (10.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM3,808 (13.9%)3,676 (15.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,727 (6.3%)2,068 (8.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,732 (6.3%)2,123 (8.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM627 (2.3%)646 (2.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,397 (5.1%)1,571 (6.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM487 (1.8%)708 (2.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM457 (1.7%)227 (0.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,664 (6.1%)1,706 (7.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,024 (3.7%)1,730 (7.2%)
Total27,329 (100.0%)24,028 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Lehigh Acres

Occupancy by Ownership in Lehigh Acres

Of the total 37,538 dwellings in Lehigh Acres, owner-occupied units account for 25,157 (67.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 12,381 (33.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Lehigh Acres
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units25,15767.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units12,38133.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units37,538100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Lehigh Acres

Occupancy by Household Size in Lehigh Acres
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household7,02818.7%
2-Person Household11,54830.8%
3-Person Household6,48217.3%
4+ Person Household12,48033.3%
Total Housing Units37,538100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lehigh Acres

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lehigh Acres
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household4,536 (64.5%)2,492 (35.5%)
2-Person Household8,538 (73.9%)3,010 (26.1%)
3-Person Household4,143 (63.9%)2,339 (36.1%)
4+ Person Household7,940 (63.6%)4,540 (36.4%)
Total Housing Units25,157 (67.0%)12,381 (33.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lehigh Acres

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lehigh Acres
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School3,311 (59.2%)2,287 (40.8%)
High School Diploma8,045 (63.9%)4,552 (36.1%)
College/Associate Degree8,829 (69.1%)3,955 (30.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4,972 (75.8%)1,587 (24.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lehigh Acres

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lehigh Acres
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years6,66217.7%
35 to 44 Years8,12221.6%
45 to 54 Years7,82220.8%
55 to 64 Years6,59617.6%
65 to 74 Years4,85712.9%
75 to 84 Years2,9888.0%
85 Years and Over4911.3%
Total37,538100.0%

Housing Finances in Lehigh Acres

Median Income by Occupancy in Lehigh Acres

Median Income by Occupancy in Lehigh Acres
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied25,157 (67.0%)$67,534
Renter-Occupied12,381 (33.0%)$44,053
Average37,538 (100.0%)$59,733

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lehigh Acres

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lehigh Acres
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000547 (2.2%)951 (7.7%)
$5,000 to $9,999256 (1.0%)598 (4.8%)
$10,000 to $14,999906 (3.6%)798 (6.5%)
$15,000 to $19,999988 (3.9%)520 (4.2%)
$20,000 to $24,999758 (3.0%)638 (5.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,901 (7.6%)1,345 (10.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,318 (13.2%)1,905 (15.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9995,919 (23.5%)2,519 (20.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,245 (16.9%)1,591 (12.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,583 (18.2%)994 (8.0%)
$150,000 or more1,736 (6.9%)522 (4.2%)
Total25,157 (100.0%)12,381 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lehigh Acres

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lehigh Acres
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,819 (7.2%)133 (1.1%)
$300 to $4993,240 (12.9%)293 (2.4%)
$500 to $7993,490 (13.9%)779 (6.3%)
$800 to $9992,062 (8.2%)626 (5.1%)
$1,000 to $1,4997,859 (31.2%)5,623 (45.4%)
$1,500 to $1,9994,869 (19.4%)4,213 (34.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,503 (6.0%)308 (2.5%)
$2,500 to $2,999252 (1.0%)47 (0.4%)
$3,000 or more63 (0.3%)56 (0.4%)
Total25,157 (100.0%)12,381 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Lehigh Acres

Housing Structures in Lehigh Acres

Housing Structures in Lehigh Acres
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached31,02182.6%
Single Unit, Attached3,74110.0%
2 Unit Apartments1,1353.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3090.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3540.9%
10 or more Apartments8412.2%
Mobile Home / Other1370.4%
Total37,538100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lehigh Acres

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lehigh Acres
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached23,603 (76.1%)7,418 (23.9%)
Single Unit, Attached1,032 (27.6%)2,709 (72.4%)
2 Unit Apartments194 (17.1%)941 (82.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments87 (28.2%)222 (71.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments98 (27.7%)256 (72.3%)
10 or more Apartments46 (5.5%)795 (94.5%)
Mobile Home / Other97 (70.8%)40 (29.2%)
Total25,157 (67.0%)12,381 (33.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lehigh Acres

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lehigh Acres
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room69 (0.3%)82 (0.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms594 (2.4%)1,222 (9.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms11,294 (44.9%)7,011 (56.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms9,637 (38.3%)3,354 (27.1%)
8 or more Rooms3,563 (14.2%)712 (5.8%)
Total25,157 (100.0%)12,381 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lehigh Acres

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lehigh Acres
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas211 (0.8%)81 (0.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas67 (0.3%)14 (0.1%)
Electricity24,024 (95.5%)12,055 (97.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene6 (0.0%)25 (0.2%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)59 (0.5%)
All other Fuels192 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used657 (2.6%)147 (1.2%)
Total25,157 (100.0%)12,381 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Lehigh Acres

Household Vehicle Usage in Lehigh Acres
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle475 (1.9%)1,039 (8.4%)
1 Vehicle6,555 (26.1%)4,505 (36.4%)
2 Vehicles11,237 (44.7%)4,538 (36.6%)
3 or more Vehicles6,890 (27.4%)2,299 (18.6%)
Total25,157 (100.0%)12,381 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Lehigh Acres

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lehigh Acres

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units7,53017,627
Median Property Value$215,800$237,900
Median Household Income$53,353$1,301
Monthly Housing Costs$419$63
Real Estate Taxes$1,475$344

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lehigh Acres

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lehigh Acres
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000191 (2.5%)310 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $99,999729 (9.7%)438 (2.5%)
$100,000 to $299,9995,255 (69.8%)13,098 (74.3%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,232 (16.4%)3,604 (20.4%)
$500,000 to $749,99966 (0.9%)138 (0.8%)
$750,000 to $999,99928 (0.4%)24 (0.1%)
$1,000,000 or more29 (0.4%)15 (0.1%)
Total7,530 (100.0%)17,627 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lehigh Acres

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lehigh Acres
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000453 (6.0%)99 (0.6%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,406 (18.7%)350 (2.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999523 (7.0%)1,246 (7.1%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,129 (15.0%)1,378 (7.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,672 (22.2%)2,189 (12.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999880 (11.7%)4,247 (24.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,032 (13.7%)3,365 (19.1%)
$150,000 or more435 (5.8%)3,551 (20.2%)
Total7,530 (100.0%)17,627 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lehigh Acres

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lehigh Acres
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,269 (16.9%)71,832 (407.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,397 (18.5%)3,550 (20.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,241 (16.5%)4,185 (23.7%)
4.0x or more3,425 (45.5%)2,973 (16.9%)
Total7,530 (100.0%)17,627 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lehigh Acres

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lehigh Acres
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800755 (10.0%)145 (0.8%)
$800 to $1,4993,003 (39.9%)1,083 (6.1%)
$800 to $1,4993,546 (47.1%)6,736 (38.2%)
Total7,530 (100.0%)17,627 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Lehigh Acres

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lehigh Acres

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lehigh Acres
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years9,566 (94.3%)574 (5.7%)
6 to 18 Years23,385 (91.4%)2,189 (8.6%)
19 to 25 Years7,895 (65.8%)4,108 (34.2%)
26 to 34 Years11,091 (70.1%)4,743 (29.9%)
35 to 44 Years11,784 (75.5%)3,831 (24.5%)
45 to 54 Years12,079 (73.7%)4,313 (26.3%)
55 to 64 Years10,289 (81.7%)2,312 (18.3%)
65 to 74 Years8,917 (98.1%)171 (1.9%)
75 Years and older6,901 (98.1%)136 (1.9%)
Total101,907 (82.0%)22,377 (18.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lehigh Acres

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lehigh Acres
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born9,566 (94.3%)574 (5.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen23,385 (91.4%)2,189 (8.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen7,895 (65.8%)4,108 (34.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lehigh Acres

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lehigh Acres
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00012,621 (80.2%)3,124 (19.8%)
$25,000 to $49,99920,023 (79.7%)5,091 (20.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99922,401 (77.4%)6,556 (22.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99917,842 (81.9%)3,938 (18.1%)
$100,000 and over28,898 (88.7%)3,662 (11.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lehigh Acres

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lehigh Acres
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 67,255 (71.6%)2,940 (29.0%)
6 to 18 Years14,771 (57.8%)10,665 (41.7%)
19 to 25 Years2,316 (19.3%)5,906 (49.2%)
25 to 34 Years3,647 (23.0%)7,939 (50.1%)
35 to 44 Years2,551 (16.3%)9,914 (63.5%)
45 to 54 Years3,138 (19.1%)9,527 (58.1%)
55 to 64 Years3,132 (24.9%)7,876 (62.5%)
65 to 74 Years8,412 (92.6%)3,681 (40.5%)
75 Years and over6,798 (96.6%)2,696 (38.3%)
Total52,020 (41.9%)61,144 (49.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lehigh Acres

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lehigh Acres
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14 (0.4%)8 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years721 (5.5%)550 (4.3%)
18 to 34 Years1,482 (10.1%)800 (5.4%)
35 to 64 Years2,600 (11.9%)2,820 (12.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,165 (28.7%)1,397 (27.8%)
75 Years and over1,467 (45.4%)1,863 (49.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Lehigh Acres

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Lehigh Acres: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years71 (0.5%)45 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years145 (1.0%)122 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years553 (2.5%)460 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years596 (14.7%)222 (4.4%)
75 Years and over666 (20.6%)522 (13.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Lehigh Acres: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14 (0.4%)8 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years131 (1.0%)92 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years213 (1.5%)211 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years649 (3.0%)607 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years76 (1.9%)159 (3.2%)
75 Years and over305 (9.4%)218 (5.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Lehigh Acres: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years620 (4.8%)432 (3.4%)
18 to 34 Years938 (6.4%)497 (3.4%)
35 to 64 Years878 (4.0%)1,026 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years293 (7.2%)304 (6.0%)
75 Years and over564 (17.4%)744 (19.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Lehigh Acres: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years47 (0.4%)70 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years301 (2.1%)286 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years1,623 (7.4%)1,526 (6.7%)
65 to 74 Years540 (13.3%)937 (18.6%)
75 Years and over826 (25.5%)1,298 (34.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Lehigh Acres: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years73 (0.6%)79 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years278 (1.9%)250 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years781 (3.6%)487 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years250 (6.1%)302 (6.0%)
75 Years and over467 (14.4%)581 (15.3%)

Technology Access in Lehigh Acres

Computing Device Access in Lehigh Acres

Computing Device Access in Lehigh Acres
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop28,98177.2%
Smartphone34,05090.7%
Tablet22,01258.6%
No Computing Device1,3403.6%
Total37,538100.0%

Internet Access in Lehigh Acres

Internet Access in Lehigh Acres
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet920.3%
Broadband Home27,80474.1%
Cellular Data Only4,45311.9%
Satellite Internet3,6779.8%
No Internet3,5559.5%
Total37,538100.0%

Lehigh Acres Summary

Lehigh Acres is a census-designated place (CDP) located in Lee County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Cape Coral-Fort Myers Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 31,300 at the 2000 census.

History

Lehigh Acres was founded in the 1950s by Chicago businessman Lee Ratner. Ratner purchased thousands of acres of land in the area and began to develop it as a planned community. He named the area after his hometown of Lehigh, Pennsylvania. Ratner's plan was to create a community of small farms and ranches, but the area quickly developed into a residential community.

Geography

Lehigh Acres is located at 26°37'25" North, 81°37'45" West (26.623750, -81.629167). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 33.3 square miles (86.2 km²), of which, 33.2 square miles (86.0 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (0.30%) is water.

Economy

Lehigh Acres is a largely residential community, with a few small businesses. The main industries in the area are construction, retail, and health care. The area is also home to several golf courses and country clubs.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 31,300 people, 10,945 households, and 8,717 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 941.2 people per square mile (363.3/km²). There were 11,845 housing units at an average density of 355.7/sq mi (137.4/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 79.2% White, 11.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 6.2% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.2% of the population.
There were 10,945 households out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.23.
In the CDP, the population was spread out with 27.2% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $37,845, and the median income for a family was $41,945. Males had a median income of $30,945 versus $22,857 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $17,845. About 9.2% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Lehigh Acres?
Total Population of Lehigh Acres is 124,440.
What is the Total Male Population of Lehigh Acres?
Total Male Population of Lehigh Acres is 60,895.
What is the Total Female Population of Lehigh Acres?
Total Female Population of Lehigh Acres is 63,545.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lehigh Acres?
There are 95.83 Males per 100 Females in Lehigh Acres.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lehigh Acres?
There are 104.35 Females per 100 Males in Lehigh Acres.
What is the Median Population Age in Lehigh Acres?
Median Population Age in Lehigh Acres is 34.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Lehigh Acres
Average Family Size in Lehigh Acres is 3.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Lehigh Acres
Average Household Size in Lehigh Acres is 3.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Lehigh Acres?
Per Capita income in Lehigh Acres is $23,079.
What is the Median Family Income in Lehigh Acres?
Median Family Income in Lehigh Acres is $63,680.
What is the Median Household income in Lehigh Acres?
Median Household Income in Lehigh Acres is $59,733.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Lehigh Acres?
Income or Wage Gap in Lehigh Acres is 29.0%.
Women in Lehigh Acres earn 71.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Lehigh Acres?
Family Income Deficit in Lehigh Acres is $11,359.
Families that are below poverty line in Lehigh Acres earn $11,359 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Lehigh Acres?
Inequality or Gini Index in Lehigh Acres is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Lehigh Acres?
There are 59,488 People in the Labor Forcein in Lehigh Acres.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lehigh Acres?
63.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Lehigh Acres.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Lehigh Acres?
Unemployment Rate in Lehigh Acres is 5.5%.