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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

North Fort Myers

Florida · 40,214 residents · 49.367 sq mi
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North Fort Myers has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,508. Population has grown 34% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $55,800. With a median age of 60.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 60.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

40,214
+34%since 1990
from 30,027 in 1990
1990 – 2024
815 / sq mi
+34%since 1990
from 608 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
60.2
−1%since 1990
from 60.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
29K33K38K42K46K1990201020202024North Fort Myers
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,508
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,634 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,866
+54%since 1990
from $13,556 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.9%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$55,800
−33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $63,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$567
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $470 in 1990
US average: $602
86.9%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 85.4% in 1990
13.1% rent
1.7
−38%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(29,587)
Black0.3%(100)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(494)
Asian0.1%(45)
Diversity Score7.5%(2,248)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(38,078)
Black0.8%(341)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1,166)
Asian0.5%(194)
Diversity Score10.3%(4,159)
10
+38%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.1%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.0%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 72.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.8%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
−19%since 1990
from 21.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Fort Myers, Florida?

North Fort Myers, Florida has about 40,214 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in North Fort Myers, Florida earns about $33,508 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 $55,800, and the typical rent is about $567 a month.

How educated are people in North Fort Myers, Florida?

About 14.1% 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 9.9% 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 10,187 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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

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