Bokeelia is a CDP located in Lee County Florida. Bokeelia has a 2024 population of 2,305. Bokeelia is currently growing at a rate of 1.63% annually and its population has increased by 50.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,536 in 2020.
The average household income in Bokeelia is $122,475 with a poverty rate of 15.92%. The median age in Bokeelia is 59.4 years: 58.6 years for males, and 61 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bokeelia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,671 | 78.23% |
| Two or more races | 352 | 16.48% |
| Native American | 96 | 4.49% |
| Other race | 17 | 0.8% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 872 | 2.45 | 91.4 | 8.6 |
| Married | 582 | 2.45 | 95.5 | 4.5 |
| Non Family | 175 | 1.13 | 83.4 | 16.6 |
| Female | 105 | 4.03 | 81 | 19 |
| Male | 10 | 8.8 | 100 | 0 |
2.67
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
91.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 190 | 11.72% |
| Associates Degree | 163 | 10.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 272 | 16.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 272 | 16.78% |
| High School Graduate | 419 | 25.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60 | 3.7% |
| Some College | 245 | 15.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,453 | 1,321 | 530 |
| Hispanic | 154 | 36 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 117 | 26 | 6 |
| Native American | 34 | 24 | 8 |
| Other Race | 17 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.92%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 36.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $59,844 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $62,102 | $90,504 | $25,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,303 | $24,125 | $33,555 |
| Overall | $34,189 | $58,594 | $28,295 |
| Some College | $16,964 | $0 | $0 |
$34,189
Average Earnings
$58,594
Average Male
$28,295
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.3% of Bokeelia residents speak only English, while 21.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,671 | 340 | 20.35% |
15.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.24%
Male Poverty Rate
14.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bokeelia is White, with 20.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bokeelia is White, with 20.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.6% |
| High School | 16.47% |
| Some College | 10.05% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.92% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 37.5% |
| Female Employed | 2.45% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,307 | $118,549 |
| Households | $68,829 | $122,475 |
| Married Families | $69,810 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,292 | $102,697 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
68.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
72.3%
Male Marriage Rate
63.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
180
Number of Veterans
171
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 135 |
| Korea | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 107 |
| 65 to 74 | 42 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 172 | 11.73% |
| Native American | 8 | 8.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
32.5%
Labor Force Participation
30.2%
Employment Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
30.85%
Born in Bokeelia
84.74%
Native Born
15.26%
Foreign Born
8.71%
Non Citizen
6.55%
Naturalized
84.74% of Bokeelia residents were born in the United States, with 30.85% having been born in Florida. 8.71% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,305 | 37 | 1.63% |
| 2023 | 2,268 | 38 | 1.7% |
| 2022 | 2,230 | 415 | 22.87% |
| 2021 | 1,815 | 279 | 18.16% |
| 2020 | 1,536 | -77 | -4.77% |
| 2019 | 1,613 | 193 | 13.59% |
| 2018 | 1,420 | 71 | 5.26% |
| 2017 | 1,349 | -81 | -5.66% |
| 2016 | 1,430 | 91 | 6.8% |
| 2015 | 1,339 | 97 | 7.81% |
| 2014 | 1,242 | -434 | -25.89% |
| 2013 | 1,676 | -220 | -11.6% |
| 2012 | 1,896 | 76 | 4.18% |
| 2011 | 1,820 | 40 | 2.25% |
| 2010 | 1,780 | 0 | 0% |