Lely (Florida)

Lely is a census-designated place (CDP) in Collier County, Florida, United States. The population was 3,451 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Naples - Marco Island Metropolitan Statistical Area.GeographyLely is located in western Collier County at . It is bordered on the southwest by U.S. Route 41, on the south by Naples Manor, and on the southeast by Lely Resort. Downtown Naples is 5mi to the northwest on U.S. 41.According to the United States Census Bureau, the Lely CDP has a total area of 3.8km2, of which 3.5km2 is land and 0.3sqkm, or 7.04%, is water.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 3,857 people, 2,037 households, and 1,179 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,638.9 people per square mile (1,020.0/km²). There were 2,641 housing units at an average density of 1,806.9/sq mi (698.4/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.41% White, 0.70% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.91% from other races, and 0.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.71% of the population.