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Captiva

Florida · 318 residents · 1.181 sq mi
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Captiva has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $2,499. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 61 residents. Median home value is $884,600. With a median age of 66.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 59.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 96% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 66.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
318
−16%since 2000
from 379 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
269 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 321 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
66.3
+14%since 2000
from 58.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
511963414866312000201020202024Captiva
202499
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$2,499
−97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,821 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2021
Per capita income
$25,534
−66%since 2000
from $76,139 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
59.4%
+59.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing33%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction33%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$884,600
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $650,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2020
Owner-occupied
72.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
27.1% rent
Afford Score
354.0
+3430%since 2000
from 10.0 in 2000
2000 – 2020
Gentrification Score
33
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(300)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(11)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.5%(36)
Diversity Score
11
+191%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 33.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
46.4%
−46.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.0%
+17.5 ptssince 2011
from 39.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.0%
−66.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
33.9%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−47.6 ptssince 2013
from 50.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Captiva, Florida?

Captiva, Florida has about 318 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Captiva, Florida?

The typical household in Captiva, Florida earns about $2,499 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 $884,600.

How educated are people in Captiva, Florida?

About 22.9% 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 59.4% of people in Captiva, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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