Lee, Florida facts for kids
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Lee, Florida
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| Town of Lee | |
Lee Town Hall
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| Motto(s):
"Little But Proud"
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Location in Madison County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Madison |
| Incorporated | 1909 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.44 sq mi (6.31 km2) |
| • Land | 2.44 sq mi (6.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 375 |
| • Density | 153.94/sq mi (59.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32059
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| Area code(s) | 850 |
| FIPS code | 12-39850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0285424 |
Lee is a town in Madison County, Florida, United States. The Town of Lee is part of the Florida Panhandle in North Florida. The population was 375 at the 2020 census.
Geography
The approximate coordinates for the Town of Lee is located in eastern Madison County at 30°25′10″N 83°17′59″W / 30.419355°N 83.299631°W.
U.S. Route 90 passes through the north side of the town, leading northwest 8 miles (13 km) to Madison, the county seat, and southeast 21 miles (34 km) to Live Oak. Interstate 10 passes 3 miles (5 km) south of the town center, with access from Exit 262 (County Road 255).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.4 square miles (6.2 km2), all land.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the Town of Lee has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 199 | — | |
| 1930 | 185 | −7.0% | |
| 1940 | 258 | 39.5% | |
| 1950 | 228 | −11.6% | |
| 1960 | 243 | 6.6% | |
| 1970 | 240 | −1.2% | |
| 1980 | 297 | 23.8% | |
| 1990 | 306 | 3.0% | |
| 2000 | 352 | 15.0% | |
| 2010 | 352 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 375 | 6.5% | |
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2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 266 | 287 | 75.57% | 76.53% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 27 | 29 | 7.67% | 7.73% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 2 | 3 | 0.57% | 0.80% |
| Asian (NH) | 3 | 5 | 0.85% | 1.33% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 0 | 2 | 0.00% | 0.53% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 8 | 23 | 2.27% | 6.13% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 46 | 26 | 13.07% | 6.93% |
| Total | 352 | 375 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 375 people, 212 households, and 122 families residing in the town.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 352 people, 176 households, and 156 families residing in the town.
Education
All public schools are served by the District School Board of Madison County.
- Lee Elementary School (K-5)
- Madison County Central School (PreK-8), which serves prekindergarten and elementary school students to middle school (6-8) students
- Madison County High School
Library
The Suwanee River Regional Library System operates the Lee Library.
See also
In Spanish: Lee (Florida) para niños
