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Fort Myers

Florida · 86,395 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 $48,848. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 79% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $248,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 131%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
86,395
+79%since 2000
from 48,208 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,160 / sq mi
+79%since 2000
from 1,205 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+29%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
40K55K70K85K100K1990201020202024Fort Myers
202495K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,848
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,514 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,233
+86%since 2000
from $17,312 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$248,400
+131%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,096
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $588 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 39.7% in 2000
51.5% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+102%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.2%(23,700)
Black32.7%(15,751)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(6,984)
Asian0.9%(453)
Other0%
Diversity Score76.2%(36,721)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.5%(41,044)
Black21.9%(18,891)
Hispanic / Latino23.6%(20,401)
Asian2.4%(2,085)
Other3.1%(2,720)
Diversity Score82.4%(71,205)
Diversity Score
82
+8%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+55%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 15.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.8%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
18.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.1%
−57.4 ptssince 2013
from 73.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Myers, Florida?

Fort Myers, Florida has about 86,395 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Myers, Florida earns about $48,848 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 $248,400, and the typical rent is about $1,096 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Myers, Florida?

About 29.3% 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 16.0% 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 41,189 residents, a change of about 91 percent over that period.

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

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