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Fort Myers Beach

Florida · 5,582 residents · 2.782 sq mi
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Fort Myers Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,919. Population has declined 15% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $474,900. With a median age of 67.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 67.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,582
−15%since 2000
from 6,561 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,006 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 2,358 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
67.8
+15%since 2000
from 59.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K9K10K1990201020202024Fort Myers Beach
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,919
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,045 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,402
+83%since 2000
from $34,703 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$474,900
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $188,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,223
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $700 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
17.5% rent
Afford Score
6.3
+59%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(6,243)
Black0%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(227)
Asian0.3%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.3%(607)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(5,272)
Black0.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(160)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other0.1%(3)
Diversity Score8.4%(467)
Diversity Score
8
−10%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.9%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+33%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.4%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 42.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.8%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Myers Beach, Florida?

Fort Myers Beach, Florida has about 5,582 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Myers Beach, Florida earns about $75,919 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 $474,900, and the typical rent is about $1,223 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Myers Beach, Florida?

About 42.9% 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 6.8% 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 3,702 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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