Lely Resort is a CDP located in Collier County Florida. Lely Resort has a 2024 population of 7,982. Lely Resort is currently growing at a rate of 3.09% annually and its population has increased by 21.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,559 in 2020.
The average household income in Lely Resort is $120,869 with a poverty rate of 8.32%. The median age in Lely Resort is 59.5 years: 59.4 years for males, and 60.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lely Resort was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,792 | 77.18% |
| Black or African American | 1,209 | 16.11% |
| Two or more races | 216 | 2.88% |
| Asian | 158 | 2.11% |
| Other race | 129 | 1.72% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,604 | 2.08 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Married | 1,930 | 2.43 | 75.2 | 24.8 |
| Non Family | 1,286 | 1.14 | 45.6 | 54.4 |
| Female | 388 | 3.44 | 1.3 | 98.7 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.46
Average Family Size
2.08
Average Household Size
56.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 69 | 1.13% |
| Associates Degree | 420 | 6.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,970 | 32.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,170 | 19.16% |
| High School Graduate | 1,223 | 20.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 325 | 5.32% |
| Some College | 931 | 15.24% |
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 | 4,689 | 4,456 | 2,523 |
| Black | 696 | 696 | 297 |
| Hispanic | 533 | 454 | 232 |
| 2+ Races | 170 | 135 | 115 |
| Asian | 130 | 49 | 49 |
| Other Race | 46 | 46 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 67.65%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $79,422 | $36,022 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,816 | $141,161 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,511 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,449 | $40,000 | $36,510 |
| Some College | $41,377 | $0 | $42,391 |
$37,449
Average Earnings
$40,000
Average Male
$36,510
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.8% of Lely Resort residents speak only English, while 18.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,174 | 375 | 7.25% |
| Black | 1,209 | 225 | 18.61% |
| Other | 129 | 21 | 16.28% |
| Hispanic | 867 | 21 | 2.42% |
8.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.91%
Male Poverty Rate
4.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lely Resort is Black, with 18.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lely Resort is Hispanic, with 2.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59.14% |
| High School | 21.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.1% |
| Some College | 1.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 17.92% |
| Female Employed | 4% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $95,635 | $125,918 |
| Households | $80,290 | $120,869 |
| Married Families | $114,509 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $72,879 | $107,668 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.9%
Male Marriage Rate
55.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
343
Number of Veterans
298
Male Veterans
45
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 165 |
| Korea | 69 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 251 |
| 65 to 74 | 39 |
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 332 | 6.47% |
| Asian | 10 | 7.69% |
| Native American | 1 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
40.4%
Labor Force Participation
39.5%
Employment Rate
2.4%
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
17.26%
Born in Lely Resort
76.43%
Native Born
23.57%
Foreign Born
13.54%
Non Citizen
10.03%
Naturalized
76.43% of Lely Resort residents were born in the United States, with 17.26% having been born in Florida. 13.54% 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 | 7,982 | 239 | 3.09% |
| 2023 | 7,743 | 238 | 3.17% |
| 2022 | 7,505 | 447 | 6.33% |
| 2021 | 7,058 | 499 | 7.61% |
| 2020 | 6,559 | 264 | 4.19% |
| 2019 | 6,295 | -45 | -0.71% |
| 2018 | 6,340 | 1,005 | 18.84% |
| 2017 | 5,335 | 461 | 9.46% |
| 2016 | 4,874 | -214 | -4.21% |
| 2015 | 5,088 | 401 | 8.56% |
| 2014 | 4,687 | 18 | 0.39% |
| 2013 | 4,669 | -204 | -4.19% |
| 2012 | 4,873 | -345 | -6.61% |
| 2011 | 5,218 | 572 | 12.31% |
| 2010 | 4,646 | 0 | 0% |