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Sanibel

Florida · 6,469 residents · 16.18 sq mi
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Sanibel is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,926. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $668,400. With a median age of 65.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 84% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 65.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,469
+7%since 2000
from 6,064 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
400 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 375 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
65.0
+7%since 2000
from 60.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K8K1990201020202024Sanibel
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,926
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,044 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$79,742
+19%since 2000
from $66,912 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
57.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.555
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services23.5%
US avg: 7%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$668,400
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,277
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,016 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.8%
−45.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
12.1% rent
Vacancy rate
58.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.6
+58%since 2000
from 4.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(5,872)
Black0.9%(57)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(84)
Asian0.3%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(397)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(6,219)
Black0.6%(40)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(151)
Asian0.4%(24)
Other0.3%(21)
Diversity Score8.9%(574)
Diversity Score
9
+36%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 54.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 96.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
29.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+70%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
18.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
54.7%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.8%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sanibel, Florida?

Sanibel, Florida has about 6,469 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sanibel, Florida?

The typical household in Sanibel, Florida earns about $87,926 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sanibel, Florida expensive?

In Sanibel, Florida, the median home is worth about $668,400, and the typical rent is about $1,277 a month.

How educated are people in Sanibel, Florida?

About 58.5% of adults age 25 and over in Sanibel, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sanibel, Florida?

About 4.8% of people in Sanibel, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sanibel, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Sanibel, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,001 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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