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Estero

Florida · 36,939 residents · 24.371 sq mi
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Estero is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,803. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 27,436 residents. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $345,500. With a median age of 64.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 54% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 64.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36,939
+289%since 2000
from 9,503 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,516 / sq mi
+289%since 2000
from 390 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
64.5
+5%since 2000
from 61.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
010K21K31K41K1990201020202024Estero
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,803
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,734 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,503
+88%since 2000
from $30,521 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.2%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services16.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$345,500
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,576
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $751 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
18.7% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+43%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(31,834)
Black1.4%(499)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(2,884)
Asian2%(750)
Other0.7%(266)
Diversity Score27.6%(10,208)
Diversity Score
28
+177%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.3%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 28.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+53%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 40.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.2%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
10.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Estero, Florida?

Estero, Florida has about 36,939 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Estero, Florida?

The typical household in Estero, Florida earns about $88,803 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 $345,500, and the typical rent is about $1,576 a month.

How educated are people in Estero, Florida?

About 48.3% 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 6.6% 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 33,678 residents, a change of about 1033 percent over that period.

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

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