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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fort Myers Shores

Florida · 5,793 residents · 2.074 sq mi
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Fort Myers Shores has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,021. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $78,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,793
+6%since 1990
from 5,460 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,793 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 2,633 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.2
+14%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K6K7K7K1990201020202024Fort Myers Shores
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,021
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,433 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,927
+74%since 1990
from $12,040 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.2%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$78,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $63,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$575
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $494 in 1990
US average: $602
79.3%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 78.9% in 1990
20.7% rent
2.1
+5%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(5,191)
Black2.2%(122)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(262)
Asian0.4%(20)
Diversity Score21.7%(1,187)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(4,421)
Black3.2%(187)
Hispanic / Latino17.4%(1,006)
Asian1.5%(86)
Diversity Score45.7%(2,650)
46
+110%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.0%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.8%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 77.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.3%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
−27%since 1990
from 24.0 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 Shores, Florida?

Fort Myers Shores, Florida has about 5,793 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Fort Myers Shores, Florida earns about $37,021 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Myers Shores, Florida expensive?

In Fort Myers Shores, Florida, the median home is worth about $78,700, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Myers Shores, Florida?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Myers Shores, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 8.2% of people in Fort Myers Shores, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Myers Shores, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Myers Shores, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 333 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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