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Bonita Springs

Florida · 53,644 residents · 38.417 sq mi
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Bonita Springs has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,475. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 64% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $314,600. With a median age of 61.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 61.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
53,644
+64%since 2000
from 32,797 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,396 / sq mi
+64%since 2000
from 854 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
61.9
+14%since 2000
from 54.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K22K35K47K60K1990201020202024Bonita Springs
202456K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,475
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,603 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,587
+33%since 2000
from $37,958 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.3%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$314,600
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,333
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $721 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
19.9% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+54%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(26,669)
Black0.3%(101)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(5,615)
Asian0.4%(121)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.1%(12,177)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74%(39,703)
Black0.9%(470)
Hispanic / Latino21.2%(11,372)
Asian1.4%(754)
Other1.5%(830)
Diversity Score49.4%(26,501)
Diversity Score
49
+33%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+46%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 47.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.9%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
22.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.1%
−62.4 ptssince 2013
from 76.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bonita Springs, Florida?

Bonita Springs, Florida has about 53,644 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bonita Springs, Florida?

The typical household in Bonita Springs, Florida earns about $72,475 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bonita Springs, Florida expensive?

In Bonita Springs, Florida, the median home is worth about $314,600, and the typical rent is about $1,333 a month.

How educated are people in Bonita Springs, Florida?

About 37.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bonita Springs, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bonita Springs, Florida?

About 7.6% of people in Bonita Springs, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bonita Springs, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Bonita Springs, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 40,044 residents, a change of about 294 percent over that period.

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