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Estero

Florida · 22,612 residents · 24.371 sq mi
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Estero is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,101. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 13,109 residents. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $311,700. With a median age of 62.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 32% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 62.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 107%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,612
+138%since 2000
from 9,503 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
928 / sq mi
+138%since 2000
from 390 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
62.2
+2%since 2000
from 61.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
010K21K31K41K1990201020202024Estero
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,101
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,734 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,967
+57%since 2000
from $30,521 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$311,700
+107%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,156
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $751 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.1%
−44.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
17.1% rent
Vacancy rate
44.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.9
+82%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(9,067)
Black0.6%(54)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(303)
Asian0.3%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score10%(947)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(20,596)
Black1%(215)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(1,327)
Asian1.3%(291)
Other1%(230)
Diversity Score21.3%(4,806)
Diversity Score
21
+113%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+27%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.7%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
11.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.7%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Estero, Florida?

Estero, Florida has about 22,612 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Estero, Florida?

The typical household in Estero, Florida earns about $63,101 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Estero, Florida expensive?

In Estero, Florida, the median home is worth about $311,700, and the typical rent is about $1,156 a month.

How educated are people in Estero, Florida?

About 40.1% of adults age 25 and over in Estero, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Estero, Florida?

About 6.2% of people in Estero, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Estero, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Estero, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19,351 residents, a change of about 593 percent over that period.

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