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Captiva

Florida · 583 residents · 1.181 sq mi
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Captiva is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,719. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $267,000. With a median age of 57.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 61% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 57.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
583
+54%since 2000
from 379 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
494 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 321 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
57.5
−1%since 2000
from 58.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
511963414866312000201020202024Captiva
202499
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,719
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,821 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2021
Per capita income
$58,356
−23%since 2000
from $76,139 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
71.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade57.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$267,000
−68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $650,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2020
Owner-occupied
23.9%
−56.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
37.9% rent
Vacancy rate
93.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 92.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
3.5
−65%since 2000
from 10.0 in 2000
2000 – 2020
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(435)
Black19.9%(116)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(21)
Asian1%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score49%(286)
Diversity Score
49
+1146%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 33.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
57.1%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
42.9%
+42.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
42.9%
+42.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
73.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
55.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
19.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Captiva, Florida?

Captiva, Florida has about 583 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Captiva, Florida?

The typical household in Captiva, Florida earns about $76,719 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Captiva, Florida expensive?

In Captiva, Florida, the median home is worth about $267,000.

How educated are people in Captiva, Florida?

About 43.5% 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 0.0% of people in Captiva, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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