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Marco Island

Florida · 16,421 residents (2025 est.) · 12.157 sq mi
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Marco Island is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,523. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $896,300. With a median age of 67.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 67.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,205
+1%since 2023
from 15,998 in 2023
2009 – 2025
Population density
1,333 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 1,316 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
67.9
Unchangedsince 2023
from 67.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:16,421 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2009 – 2024
16K16K17K17K18K200920202024Marco Island
202416K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,523
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $104,105 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$95,595
−2%since 2023
from $97,179 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 62.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.557
+1%since 2023
from 0.552 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$896,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $866,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,990
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,955 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 89.9% in 2023
10.6% rent
Vacancy rate
53.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 54.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 27.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 46.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.8
+6%since 2023
from 8.3 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(14,447)
Black0.4%(56)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(1,181)
Asian0.2%(34)
Other1.8%(280)
Diversity Score22.3%(3,574)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90%(14,577)
Black0.4%(72)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(1,182)
Asian0.2%(37)
Other2.1%(337)
Diversity Score23.1%(3,749)
Diversity Score
23
+4%since 2023
from 22 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 97.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 22.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
−5%since 2023
from 23.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 55.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
34.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 31.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
29.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 31.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 49.0% in 2023
Female
50.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 51.0% in 2023
Foreign born
9.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 94.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 90.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marco Island, Florida?

Marco Island, Florida has about 16,205 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marco Island, Florida?

The typical household in Marco Island, Florida earns about $101,523 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marco Island, Florida expensive?

In Marco Island, Florida, the median home is worth about $896,300, and the typical rent is about $1,990 a month.

How educated are people in Marco Island, Florida?

About 48.4% of adults age 25 and over in Marco Island, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marco Island, Florida?

About 7.3% of people in Marco Island, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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

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