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Captiva

Florida · 99 residents · 1.181 sq mi
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Population has fallen 74% since 2000, a loss of 280 residents. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 47.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
99
−74%since 2000
from 379 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
84 / sq mi
−74%since 2000
from 321 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.4
−37%since 2000
from 58.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
511963414866312000201020202024Captiva
202499
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$38,858
−49%since 2000
from $76,139 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
47.5%
+47.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.265
−22%since 2010
from 0.340 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade70%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services30%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration30%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
97.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 92.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
53.1%
+53.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(371)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0.8%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.4%(40)
Black23.2%(23)
Hispanic / Latino24.2%(24)
Asian6.1%(6)
Other6.1%(6)
Diversity Score89.6%(89)
Diversity Score
90
+2179%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.0%
+34.1 ptssince 2000
from 33.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.3%
−23.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
30.0%
−70.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
70.0%
+70.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
20.2%
−19.2 ptssince 2011
from 39.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
100.0%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.3%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
66.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
40.4%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−35.1 ptssince 2012
from 35.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2013
from 50.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+54.2 ptssince 2017
from 45.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2016
from 80.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
24.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2016
from 19.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Captiva, Florida?

Captiva, Florida has about 99 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Captiva, Florida?

About 68.0% of adults age 25 and over in Captiva, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Captiva, Florida?

About 47.5% of people in Captiva, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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