Lely is a CDP located in Collier County Florida. Lely has a 2024 population of 3,564. Lely is currently growing at a rate of 0.22% annually and its population has increased by 0.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,553 in 2020.
The average household income in Lely is $83,188 with a poverty rate of 8.47%. The median age in Lely is 66.6 years: 66 years for males, and 68 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lely was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,194 | 90.02% |
| Two or more races | 178 | 5.02% |
| Black or African American | 149 | 4.2% |
| Other race | 27 | 0.76% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,736 | 1.85 | 79.8 | 20.2 |
| Married | 850 | 2.41 | 90.1 | 9.9 |
| Non Family | 716 | 1.06 | 71.5 | 28.5 |
| Female | 118 | 2.36 | 69.5 | 30.5 |
| Male | 52 | 2.6 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
2.4
Average Family Size
1.85
Average Household Size
79.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 175 | 5.39% |
| Associates Degree | 320 | 9.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 611 | 18.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 388 | 11.95% |
| High School Graduate | 995 | 30.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 0.37% |
| Some College | 746 | 22.98% |
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 | 2,727 | 2,642 | 882 |
| Hispanic | 364 | 297 | 117 |
| 2+ Races | 145 | 145 | 52 |
| Black | 107 | 72 | 0 |
| Other Race | 20 | 20 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 35.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,315 | $36,620 | $39,205 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,385 | $65,577 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $44,260 | $52,731 | $44,034 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,292 | $28,875 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,522 | $50,125 | $40,326 |
| Some College | $41,250 | $67,381 | $0 |
$42,522
Average Earnings
$50,125
Average Male
$40,326
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.67% of Lely residents speak only English, while 15.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,713 | 255 | 9.4% |
| Hispanic | 411 | 18 | 4.38% |
| Black | 103 | 7 | 6.8% |
| Multiple | 178 | 2 | 1.12% |
8.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.09%
Male Poverty Rate
11.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lely is White, with 9.4% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lely is Multiple, with 1.12% 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 9.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.16% |
| High School | 8.92% |
| Some College | 8.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 4.99% |
| Male Employed | 1.82% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,031 | $100,902 |
| Households | $59,167 | $83,188 |
| Married Families | $87,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,813 | $57,953 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.0%
Male Marriage Rate
49.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
386
Number of Veterans
367
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 187 |
| Korea | 51 |
| First Gulf War | 30 |
| Second Gulf War | 24 |
| World War II | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 287 |
| 65 to 74 | 62 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 386 | 12.63% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 5.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.6%
Labor Force Participation
42.3%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
8.99%
Born in Lely
84.33%
Native Born
15.67%
Foreign Born
4.71%
Non Citizen
10.96%
Naturalized
84.33% of Lely residents were born in the United States, with 8.99% having been born in Florida. 4.71% 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 | 3,564 | 8 | 0.22% |
| 2023 | 3,556 | 8 | 0.23% |
| 2022 | 3,548 | 18 | 0.51% |
| 2021 | 3,530 | -23 | -0.65% |
| 2020 | 3,553 | -122 | -3.32% |
| 2019 | 3,675 | 167 | 4.76% |
| 2018 | 3,508 | -300 | -7.88% |
| 2017 | 3,808 | 20 | 0.53% |
| 2016 | 3,788 | 199 | 5.54% |
| 2015 | 3,589 | 108 | 3.1% |
| 2014 | 3,481 | -13 | -0.37% |
| 2013 | 3,494 | -114 | -3.16% |
| 2012 | 3,608 | -181 | -4.78% |
| 2011 | 3,789 | 338 | 9.79% |
| 2010 | 3,451 | 0 | 0% |