Lehigh Acres, FL is an ever-growing town located in Lee County with a population of 123,751 people. With a population density of 1,424 people per square mile, it's one of the most dense areas in the US (93 people per square mile). It's known for its beautiful neighborhoods, great schools and numerous local businesses that make it a great place to live. Local businesses include shops like Texas Roadhouse and Northwest Medical Center as well as restaurants like Carrabba's Italian Grill and Olive Garden. There are also year-round outdoor activities such as biking at Caloosahatchee Regional Park, canoeing down the Orange River or fishing at Lake Trafford Marina. Other organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club of Lehigh Acres provide youth development programs and activities while events such as the Lehigh Spring Festival feature arts and crafts vendors, live music and food trucks. For sports fans, there are many local sporting events to attend such as football games at Lehigh Senior High School or baseball games at East County Regional Park. All these amenities come together to make Lehigh Acres one of Florida’s top destinations for living and entertainment.
The population in Lehigh Acres is 123,751. There are 1,336 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Lehigh Acres is 33.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Lehigh Acres is 3.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Lehigh Acres
- 45.5% are married
- 13.6% are divorced
- 30.8% are married with children
- 27.2% have children, but are single
Race in Lehigh Acres
- 39.3% are White
- 19.5% are Black
- 1.3% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.3% claim Other
- 37.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.8% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander