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North Fort Myers

Florida · 44,993 residents · 49.367 sq mi
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North Fort Myers has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,261. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $161,800. With a median age of 63.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,993
+12%since 2000
from 40,214 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
911 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 815 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
63.4
+5%since 2000
from 60.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K33K38K42K46K1990201020202024North Fort Myers
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,261
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,508 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,086
+78%since 2000
from $20,866 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
+9%since 2010
from 0.419 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade14%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,800
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,255
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $567 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
14.3% rent
Vacancy rate
25.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+73%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(38,078)
Black0.8%(341)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1,166)
Asian0.5%(194)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.3%(4,159)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(36,954)
Black1%(448)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(5,706)
Asian1.2%(530)
Other3%(1,355)
Diversity Score38.5%(17,333)
Diversity Score
39
+272%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+67%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 38.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.8%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
11.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.5%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2012
from 20.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.8%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.6%
+14.8 ptssince 2017
from 71.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2016
from 92.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2016
from 4.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Fort Myers, Florida?

North Fort Myers, Florida has about 44,993 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Fort Myers, Florida earns about $56,261 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Fort Myers, Florida expensive?

In North Fort Myers, Florida, the median home is worth about $161,800, and the typical rent is about $1,255 a month.

How educated are people in North Fort Myers, Florida?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in North Fort Myers, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Fort Myers, Florida?

About 14.8% of people in North Fort Myers, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Fort Myers, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, North Fort Myers, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14,966 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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