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Marco Island

Florida · 16,413 residents · 12.157 sq mi
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Marco Island is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $73,373. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. Median home value is $607,400. With a median age of 63.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 54% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 63.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,413
+4%since 2009
from 15,801 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
1,350 / sq mi
+4%since 2009
from 1,300 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
63.6
+7%since 2009
from 59.4 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
16K16K17K17K18K200920202024Marco Island
202416K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,373
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $73,438 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,089
+6%since 2009
from $48,972 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
49.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services10.7%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$607,400
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $645,100 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,256
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $1,379 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.5%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
14.0% rent
Vacancy rate
57.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.3
−6%since 2009
from 8.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(13,950)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(1,451)
Asian1.9%(294)
Other0.7%(106)
Diversity Score26.5%(4,182)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(14,866)
Black0.5%(83)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(1,162)
Asian1.1%(178)
Other0.1%(23)
Diversity Score20.5%(3,369)
Diversity Score
21
−22%since 2009
from 26 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 93.5% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
6.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.9%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
17.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.3%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marco Island, Florida?

Marco Island, Florida has about 16,413 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marco Island, Florida earns about $73,373 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 $607,400, and the typical rent is about $1,256 a month.

How educated are people in Marco Island, Florida?

About 38.5% 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 7.1% of people in Marco Island, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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