Lee County, Florida Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

90.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

31.2%

Graduate Degree

12.2%

Population 25+

618,547

Lee County, Florida Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Lee County, Florida Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
9.7%60,220
High School Graduate
29.9%184,842
Some College / Associate's
29.2%180,469
Bachelor's Degree
19.0%117,673
Graduate Degree
12.2%75,343

Lee County, Florida Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for Lee County, Florida

Approximately 31.2% of adults in Lee County, Florida hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Lee County, Florida has increased by 6.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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