Lely Resort, FL

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Lely Resort

Prestwick Place / Legacy at Lely Resort

Esplanade at Hacienda Lakes

Lely Golf Estates / Pinehurst Estates

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Lely Resort

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

49.4%

Households with Children

14.2%

School Enrollment K-12

670

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.0%
School Age (5-17): 9.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 13.9%
Working Age (35-54): 14.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 16.6%
Seniors (65+): 41.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.3%
High School / GED: 18.7%
Some College or Associate's: 24.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 49.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 8.2%
Single Parents: 6.1%
Couples & Adults: 52.1%
Living Alone: 33.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 67.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 9.9%
Asian: 3.0%
Black or African American: 18.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 8.8%
Puerto Rican: 35.9%
Cuban: 11.5%
Dominican: 3.1%
Central American: 2.6%
South American: 32.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 50.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.7%
Other White: 48.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 10.9%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 78.5%
Other Black: 10.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 15.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 56.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 5.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 10.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 11.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 81.0%
Spanish: 6.5%
European & Indo-European: 11.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.7%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 0.6%
Elementary (1-4): 6.2%
Middle School (5-8): 1.6%
High School (9-12): 2.9%
College / Graduate: 2.2%
Not Enrolled: 86.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources