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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fort Myers

Florida · 48,208 residents · 39.999 sq mi
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Fort Myers has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,514. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $71,700. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

48,208
+7%since 1990
from 45,206 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,205 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 1,130 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.4
+1%since 1990
from 32.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
40K55K70K85K100K1990201020202024Fort Myers
202495K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,514
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,102 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,312
+40%since 1990
from $12,329 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.8%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 20.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$71,700
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$588
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $451 in 1990
US average: $602
39.7%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 42.4% in 1990
60.3% rent
2.5
−7%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(29,030)
Black31.9%(14,422)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(3,283)
Asian0.9%(422)
Diversity Score68.5%(30,949)
2000
White, non-Hispanic49.2%(23,700)
Black32.7%(15,751)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(6,984)
Asian0.9%(453)
Diversity Score76.2%(36,721)
76
+11%since 1990
from 68 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.3%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 16.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.7%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 68.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.6%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.5 min
−12%since 1990
from 17.7 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, Florida?

Fort Myers, Florida has about 48,208 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Fort Myers, Florida earns about $28,514 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Myers, Florida expensive?

In Fort Myers, Florida, the median home is worth about $71,700, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Myers, Florida?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Myers, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Myers, Florida?

About 21.8% of people in Fort Myers, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Myers, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Myers, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,002 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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