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Marco Island

Florida · 15,760 residents · 12.157 sq mi
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Marco Island is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,288. Population has declined 12% since 2019. Median home value is $669,200. With a median age of 66.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents. Households here earn about 46% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 66.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,760
−12%since 2019
from 17,834 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
1,296 / sq mi
−12%since 2019
from 1,467 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
66.5
+2%since 2019
from 65.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
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202416K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,288
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $86,215 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$72,785
+6%since 2019
from $68,583 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 57.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 6.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services12.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$669,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $678,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,507
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,638 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 87.5% in 2019
10.3% rent
Afford Score
7.9
+1%since 2019
from 7.9 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(15,663)
Black0.1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(1,941)
Asian0.8%(137)
Other0.4%(80)
Diversity Score27.1%(4,831)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(13,999)
Black0.3%(53)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(1,157)
Asian1.1%(175)
Other0.8%(122)
Diversity Score22.4%(3,529)
Diversity Score
22
−17%since 2019
from 27 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 44.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 92.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 16.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+23%since 2019
from 21.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 67.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 3.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2019
from 40.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 34.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.0% in 2019
Female
51.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.0% in 2019
Foreign born
11.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 13.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 8.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marco Island, Florida?

Marco Island, Florida has about 15,760 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marco Island, Florida earns about $84,288 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 $669,200, and the typical rent is about $1,507 a month.

How educated are people in Marco Island, Florida?

About 44.8% 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 5.8% of people in Marco Island, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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