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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fort Myers Beach

Florida · 6,561 residents · 2.782 sq mi
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Fort Myers Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,045. Population has fallen 29% since 1990, a loss of 2,723 residents. Median home value is $188,500. With a median age of 59.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 59.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,561
−29%since 1990
from 9,284 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,358 / sq mi
−29%since 1990
from 3,337 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
59.1
−2%since 1990
from 60.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K7K9K10K1990201020202024Fort Myers Beach
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,045
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,536 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$34,703
+78%since 1990
from $19,445 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.2%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$188,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $137,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $552 in 1990
US average: $602
76.8%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 77.7% in 1990
23.2% rent
3.9
−19%since 1990
from 4.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(9,253)
Black0.2%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(57)
Asian0.2%(17)
Diversity Score2.3%(217)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(6,243)
Black0%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(227)
Asian0.3%(19)
Diversity Score9.3%(607)
9
+296%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.3%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 21.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.6%
+10.9 ptssince 1990
from 79.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.7%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.6 min
−23%since 1990
from 21.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Myers Beach, Florida?

Fort Myers Beach, Florida has about 6,561 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fort Myers Beach, Florida?

The typical household in Fort Myers Beach, Florida earns about $48,045 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Myers Beach, Florida expensive?

In Fort Myers Beach, Florida, the median home is worth about $188,500, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Myers Beach, Florida?

About 27.3% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Myers Beach, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Myers Beach, Florida?

About 7.2% of people in Fort Myers Beach, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Myers Beach, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Myers Beach, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,723 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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

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