Demographics & People — Lely Resort, Florida
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,296 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~9,300 |
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| Median Age | 59.9 |
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| Total Households | 3,807 |
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| Family Households | 2,652 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.17 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4752 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,266 |
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| Black or African American | 1,352 |
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| Asian | 179 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,212 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 1,624 |
| Irish | 1,604 |
| Italian | 996 |
| German | 942 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 920 |
| West Indian (except Hispanic groups) | 912 |
| Haitian | 881 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 878 |
| English | 510 |
| Hispanic: South American | 408 |
Language
| English Only | 6,217 |
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| Spanish | 1,047 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,933 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 343 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,282 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 21.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Lely Resort, Florida.
