Lee Today

Of the 752,251 citizens living in Lee County in 2021, 91.9% said they were only one race, while 8.1% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Lee County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 78% or 586,690 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 8.1% and totaled 61,093 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Lee County is 1.3% lower than the state average, which stands at 9.4%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Lee County.

	Estimated Total
White	586,690
African American	61,093
Multiracial	61,061
Some Other Race	29,538
Asian	12,565
American Indian or Alaska Native	895
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	409

Source: US Census Bureau