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North Fort Myers

Florida · 42,719 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 $47,636. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $98,500. With a median age of 64.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 64.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
42,719
+6%since 2000
from 40,214 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
865 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 815 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
64.0
+6%since 2000
from 60.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K33K38K42K46K1990201020202024North Fort Myers
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,636
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,508 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,658
+52%since 2000
from $20,866 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,500
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$925
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $567 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
17.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+24%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(36,350)
Black1.4%(595)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(4,143)
Asian0.7%(292)
Other1.7%(718)
Diversity Score30.5%(13,040)
Diversity Score
31
+195%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+55%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 38.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.6%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
53.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Fort Myers, Florida?

North Fort Myers, Florida has about 42,719 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Fort Myers, Florida earns about $47,636 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 $98,500, and the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in North Fort Myers, Florida?

About 19.9% 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 12.8% 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 12,692 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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

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