Lely, Florida facts for kids
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Lely, Florida
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Location in Collier County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Collier |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.48 sq mi (3.82 km2) |
| • Land | 1.37 sq mi (3.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,694 |
| • Density | 2,692.42/sq mi (1,039.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
34113
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| Area code(s) | 239 |
| FIPS code | 12-39987 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867168 |
Lely is a community located in Collier County, Florida, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population information, but it's not an officially incorporated city or town. In 2020, about 3,694 people lived in Lely. This was a small increase from the 3,451 people counted in 2010. Lely is part of a larger metropolitan area that includes the cities of Naples and Marco Island.
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Where is Lely Located?
Lely is found in the western part of Collier County. Its exact location is 26°6′10″N 81°43′59″W / 26.10278°N 81.73306°W. A major road, U.S. Route 41, borders Lely to the southwest. To the south, you'll find Naples Manor. The community of Lely Resort is located to Lely's southeast. If you travel about 5 miles (8 kilometers) northwest on U.S. 41, you will reach downtown Naples.
How Big is Lely?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of Lely is about 1.5 square miles (3.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, covering about 1.4 square miles (3.5 square kilometers). The remaining part, about 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Lely?
"Demographics" is a term that describes information about the people who live in a certain place. This includes details like the total number of residents and their different backgrounds.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Lely has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 3,014 | — | |
| 2000 | 3,857 | 28.0% | |
| 2010 | 3,451 | −10.5% | |
| 2020 | 3,694 | 7.0% | |
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Lely's Community in 2020
In the 2020 United States census, there were 3,694 people living in Lely. These residents made up 1,795 households, and 1,030 of these were families.
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Lely in 2020. The percentages show how much of the total population each group represents.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 3,051 | 82.59% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 176 | 4.76% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 5 | 0.14% |
| Asian (NH) | 28 | 0.76% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 1 | 0.03% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 7 | 0.19% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 65 | 1.76% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 361 | 9.77% |
| Total | 3,694 |
See also
In Spanish: Lely para niños
