Lehigh Acres, Florida Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

Lehigh Acres is a city situated in Lee County, Florida. Geographically, it is located in the southwestern part of the state, with Fort Myers to the south and Naples to the west. The city is home to many canals, lakes, and ponds that are popular for recreational activities such as fishing and canoeing. The climate in Lehigh Acres is typically warm and humid year-round due to its subtropical location.

The history of Lehigh Acres dates back to the 1950s when it was developed by Lee Ratner as a planned community for returning veterans of World War II. At this time, land was given away for free or sold at low prices to encourage people to settle in the area. Today, Lehigh Acres has grown into a bustling city with a population of around 86,000 residents.

Politically, Lehigh Acres operates under a council-manager form of government which consists of five elected council members and an appointed city manager who oversees day-to-day operations. The local economy primarily consists of small businesses such as restaurants and shops as well as healthcare providers and manufacturing companies. There are also several schools located within the city limits including elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and colleges.

One of the most popular landmarks in Lehigh Acres is Sun Splash Family Waterpark which features water slides, lazy rivers, wave pools, and more for visitors of all ages to enjoy. Additionally, there are several parks throughout the area including Veterans Park which hosts events throughout the year such as festivals and concerts. Finally, there are also many golf courses located near Lehigh Acres that provide visitors with a chance to enjoy some outdoor recreation while taking in beautiful views of nature’s beauty.

Population: 33,430
Males: 16,200 (48.5%), Females: 17,230 (51.5%)

Lee County

Zip codes: 33936, 33971, 33972.

Demographics

Median resident age: 38.0 years
Median household income: $38,517
Median house value: $79,400

Population by Race

Races in Lehigh Acres:

• White Non-Hispanic (75.6%)
• Hispanic (13.4%)
• Black (8.8%)
• Other race (3.8%)
• Two or more races (2.0%)
• American Indian (0.7%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (14.9%), Irish (12.3%), United States (11.8%), English (10.5%), Italian (7.9%), Polish (2.9%).

Elevation: 23 feet

Land area: 94.9 square miles

Population by Education

Lehigh Acres is a community located in Lee County, Florida. It is located approximately 25 miles east of Fort Myers and is considered part of the Cape Coral-Fort Myers Metropolitan area. According to the 2010 census, Lehigh Acres had a population of 86,784 people. The racial makeup of the town was 72.9% White, 16.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 2.6% Asian and 6.3% from other races. Hispanics or Latinos made up 28.2% of the population in 2010 with Mexican being the largest group followed by Puerto Ricans and Cuban immigrants making up smaller portions of the population respectively. The median age for Lehigh Acres was 38 years old with 20% under 18 and 13% over 65 years old making it a fairly young population compared to other communities in Florida with the majority of people between 18 and 65 years old. The median household income for Lehigh Acres was $44,139 with 22% living below poverty level according to a 2017 estimate from census data. There are numerous schools within this community including elementary schools, middle schools, high schools and higher learning institutions such as Florida Southwestern State College which offers various degree programs for students looking to further their education after high school graduation or wanting to pursue higher education opportunities in their later years in life.

For population 25 years and over in Lehigh Acres

• High school or higher: 76.8%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: 11.0%
• Graduate or professional degree: 4.2%
• Unemployed: 3.4%
• Mean travel time to work: 29.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Lehigh Acres CDP

• Never married: 17.3%
• Now married: 62.1%
• Separated: 1.1%
• Widowed: 9.2%
• Divorced: 10.3%

9.2% Foreign born (5.8% Latin America, 2.4% Europe).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Lehigh Acres:

• LEHIGH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (1500 LEE BLVD)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Lehigh Acres:

• GULF COAST HOSPITAL (about 16 miles; FORT MYERS, FL)
• SOUTHWEST FLORIDA REG MED CENTER (about 17 miles; FORT MYERS, FL)
• LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; FORT MYERS, FL)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Lehigh Acres:

• SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTL (about 10 miles; FORT MYERS, FL; Abbreviation: RSW)
• CHARLOTTE COUNTY (about 32 miles; PUNTA GORDA, FL; Abbreviation: PGD)
• NAPLES MUNI (about 33 miles; NAPLES, FL; Abbreviation: APF)

Other public-use airports nearest to Lehigh Acres:

• PAGE FIELD (about 15 miles; FORT MYERS, FL; Abbreviation: FMY)
• LA BELLE MUNI (about 18 miles; LA BELLE, FL; Abbreviation: X14)
• IMMOKALEE (about 22 miles; IMMOKALEE, FL; Abbreviation: IMM)

Amtrak station near Lehigh Acres:

• 18 miles: FORT MYERS (13000 N. CLEVELAND AVE.) – Bus Station. Services: public payphones, call for taxi service.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lehigh Acres:

• EDISON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 19 miles; FT MYERS, FL; Full-time enrollment: 5,032)
• FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY (about 22 miles; FT MYERS, FL; Full-time enrollment: 2,466)
• MANATEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 87 miles; BRADENTON, FL; Full-time enrollment: 4,539)
• TRAVIS TECHNICAL CENTER (about 100 miles; LAKELAND, FL; Full-time enrollment: 2,057)
• POLK COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 100 miles; WINTER HAVEN, FL; Full-time enrollment: 3,028)
• INDIAN RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 105 miles; FT PIERCE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 6,149)
• NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY (about 105 miles; FT LAUDERDALE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 12,554)

Public primary/middle schools in Lehigh Acres:

• LEHIGH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 2,318; Location: 801 GUNNERY ROAD; Grades: 06 – 12)
• LEHIGH ACRES MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 1,318; Location: 104 ARTHUR AVENUE; Grades: 06 – 08)
• SUNSHINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 1,004; Location: 601 SARA AVENUE N; Grades: PK – 05)
• LEHIGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 942; Location: 200 SCHOOLWAY COURT; Grades: PK – 05)
• MIRROR LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 821; Location: 525 CHARWOOD AVENUE S; Grades: PK – 05)

Private primary/middle school in Lehigh Acres:

• MARANATH PRIVATE SCHOOL INC (Students: 8; Location: PO BOX 81; Grades: KG – 11)