Lehigh Acres, FL Demographics
A map of Lehigh Acres's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 50,772 | 44.4% |
White | 36,679 | 32.1% |
Black | 21,013 | 18.4% |
Multiracial | 3,471 | 3.0% |
Asian | 1,282 | 1.1% |
Native American/Other | 1,070 | 0.9% |
Lehigh Acres, Florida had a population of 114,287 in 2020. It was 32.1% White, 18.4% Black, 1.1% Asian, 44.4% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 3.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Lehigh Acres, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 955 places in Florida, Lehigh Acres is the 20th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Lehigh Acres's White Population
36,679 residents of Lehigh Acres identify as White, or 32.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Lehigh Acres less than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Lehigh Acres is ranked #795 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Lehigh Acres is more White than neighboring Charleston Park (8.9% White). Lehigh Acres is less White than neighboring Alva (88.8% White), Gateway (73.7% White), Buckingham (80.7% White), and Olga (72.8% White).
Lehigh Acres's Black Population
21,013 residents of Lehigh Acres identify as Black, or 18.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lehigh Acres roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Lehigh Acres is ranked #217 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Lehigh Acres is more Black than neighboring Alva (0.4% Black), Gateway (4.7% Black), Buckingham (1.9% Black), and Olga (3.2% Black). Lehigh Acres is less Black than neighboring Charleston Park (59.6% Black).
Lehigh Acres's Asian Population
1,282 residents of Lehigh Acres identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lehigh Acres roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Lehigh Acres is ranked #538 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Lehigh Acres is more Asian than neighboring Alva (0.5% Asian), Charleston Park (0% Asian), and Buckingham (1% Asian). Lehigh Acres is less Asian than neighboring Gateway (3% Asian), and Olga (2.8% Asian).
Lehigh Acres's Hispanic Population
50,772 residents of Lehigh Acres identify as Hispanic, or 44.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lehigh Acres larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Lehigh Acres is ranked #112 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Lehigh Acres is more Hispanic than neighboring Alva (6.4% Hispanic), Charleston Park (26.8% Hispanic), Gateway (13.6% Hispanic), Buckingham (12.5% Hispanic), and Olga (16.5% Hispanic).
Lehigh Acres's Native American/Other Population
1,070 residents of Lehigh Acres identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lehigh Acres roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, Lehigh Acres is ranked #285 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Lehigh Acres is more Native American/Other than neighboring Alva (0.8% Native American/Other), Gateway (0.8% Native American/Other), Buckingham (0.7% Native American/Other), and Olga (0.8% Native American/Other).
Lehigh Acres's Multiracial Population
3,471 residents of Lehigh Acres identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lehigh Acres roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Lehigh Acres is ranked #638 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Lehigh Acres is less Multiracial than neighboring Alva (3.2% Multiracial), Charleston Park (3.8% Multiracial), Gateway (4.2% Multiracial), Buckingham (3.2% Multiracial), and Olga (3.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.