Cypress Lake, Florida

Not to be confused with Cypress Lakes, Florida.

Cypress Lake, Florida
Census-designated place
Location in Lee County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 26°32′17″N81°54′6″W / 26.53806°N 81.90167°W / 26.53806; -81.90167
Country	United States
State	Florida
County	Lee
Area [1]
• Total	4.00 sq mi (10.37 km2)
• Land	3.83 sq mi (9.92 km2)
• Water	0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2)
Elevation	6 ft (2 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	13,727
• Density	3,583.14/sq mi (1,383.37/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code	12-16062 [2]
GNIS feature ID	1867132 [3]

Cypress Lake is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lee County, Florida, United States. The population was 13,727 at the 2020 census. ^[4] It is part of the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

Cypress Lake is located in central Lee County at 26°32′17″N81°54′6″W / 26.53806°N 81.90167°W / 26.53806; -81.90167 (26.538054, -81.901533). ^[5] It is bordered to the west by McGregor, to the north by Whiskey Creek, and to the east by Villas, all unincorporated communities that are census-designated places. It is 7 miles (11 km) south of Fort Myers, the county seat.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Cypress Lake CDP has a total area of 4.0 square miles (10.4 km²), of which 3.9 square miles (10.0 km²) are land and 0.2 square miles (0.4 km²), or 4.28%, are water. ^[6]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1980	8,721		—
1990	10,491		20.3%
2000	12,072		15.1%
2010	11,846		−1.9%
2020	13,727		15.9%
sources: [7] [8]

As of the census ^[2] of 2000, there were 12,072 people, 6,348 households, and 3,548 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 3,035.7 inhabitants per square mile (1,172.1/km²). There were 7,994 housing units at an average density of 2,010.2 per square mile (776.1/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.66% White, 1.04% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.62% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.55% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.62% of the population.

There were 6,348 households, out of which 12.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.1% were non-families. 38.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.89 and the average family size was 2.42.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 11.7% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 19.5% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 39.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 57 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.8 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $35,405, and the median income for a family was $45,605. Males had a median income of $31,663 versus $25,958 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $22,799. About 4.4% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Public K-12 schools in Cypress Lake are operated by the School District of Lee County. Cypress Lake is home to Cypress Lake High School and Cypress Lake Middle School. ^[9] The community is also the location of the main campus of Florida SouthWestern State College. ^[10] Students also have the option of attending Canterbury School, a private college preparatory school. ^[11] Additionally, the community also has three pre-schools: Bright Beginnings Early School located within Cypress Lake United Methodist Church, ^[12] Growing Room Child Development Center, located at the southern end of the community, ^[13] and ABC Learning Center. ^[14]

References

1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
3. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
4. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
6. "U.S. Gazetteer Files: 2019: Places: Florida". U.S. Census Bureau Geography Division. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
7. "CENSUS OF POPULATION AND HOUSING (1790-2000)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2010.
8. "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (DP-1), Cypress Lake CDP, Florida". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
9. "Home - Cypress Lake High School". Cypress Lake High School. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
10. "Florida SouthWestern State College - Niche". Niche . Retrieved September 13, 2023.
11. "Map + Directions | Canterbury School". Canterbury School. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
12. "BRIGHT BEGINNINGS Preschool for children infant to age 5". Cypress Lake United Methodist Church. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
13. "Turn The Logistics Of Parenting Into Smooth Sailing Be Close To Both Family Recreation And Convenience, Near The Corner Of Winkler Rd. And Gladiolus Dr". Growing Room Child Development Centers. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
14. "Home | ABC Learning Center". ABC Learning Center. Retrieved September 13, 2023.