Lee, Florida

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Lee, Florida
Lee City Hall
Lee City Hall
Location in Madison County and the state of Florida
Location in Madison County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 30°25′10″N 83°17′59″W / 30.41944°N 83.29972°W / 30.41944; -83.29972Coordinates: 30°25′10″N 83°17′59″W / 30.41944°N 83.29972°W / 30.41944; -83.29972
Country United States
State Florida
County Madison
Area
 • Total2.44 sq mi (6.31 km2)
 • Land2.44 sq mi (6.31 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
89 ft (27 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total352
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
328
 • Density134.65/sq mi (51.99/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
32059
Area code(s)850
FIPS code12-39850[3]
GNIS feature ID0285424[4]
Websitehttp://www.leeflorida.org/

Lee is a town in Madison County, Florida, United States. The population was 352 at the 2010 census.[1] As of 2018, the town states its population is 328.[5]

Geography[edit]

Lee is located at 30°25′10″N 83°17′59″W / 30.419355°N 83.299631°W / 30.419355; -83.299631.[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2), all land.

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
Census Pop.
1920199
1930185−7.0%
194025839.5%
1950228−11.6%
19602436.6%
1970240−1.2%
198029723.8%
19903063.0%
200035215.0%
20103520.0%
2019 (est.)328[2]−6.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

At the 2000 census there were 352 people, 130 households, and 92 families in the town. The population density was 287.8 people per square mile (111.4/km2). There were 154 housing units at an average density of 125.9 per square mile (48.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 95.45% White, 2.84% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.28% Asian, and 1.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.56%.[3]

Of the 130 households 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 16.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.5% were non-families. 26.2% of households were one person and 12.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.13.

The age distribution was 30.7% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% 65 or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.7 males.

The median household income was $26,250 and the median family income was $26,875. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,242. About 19.8% of families and 26.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 46.2% of those under age 18 and 12.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education[edit]

Lee Elementary School

Lee Elementary School is a part of the District School Board of Madison County. Secondary school students go to the PreK-8 Madison County Central School, which serves Lee students for middle school, and Madison County High School.

The Suwanee River Regional Library System operates the Lee Library.[8]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved March 14, 2020.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ^ "Lee." Suwanee River Regional Library System. Retrieved on April 8, 2017.

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