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Sanibel

Florida · 6,382 residents · 16.18 sq mi
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Sanibel is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $703,800. With a median age of 68.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 61% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 68.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
56% 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
6,382
+5%since 2000
from 6,064 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
394 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 375 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
68.5
+13%since 2000
from 60.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K8K1990201020202024Sanibel
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,875
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,044 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$90,146
+35%since 2000
from $66,912 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services14%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$703,800
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,100
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,016 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
10.2% rent
Afford Score
7.6
+57%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(6,030)
Black0.4%(27)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(155)
Asian0.7%(44)
Other1.7%(109)
Diversity Score12.7%(810)
Diversity Score
13
+94%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 96.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
27.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+41%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
51.8%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 36.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.9%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−94.5 ptssince 2013
from 96.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sanibel, Florida?

Sanibel, Florida has about 6,382 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sanibel, Florida?

The typical household in Sanibel, Florida earns about $92,875 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 $703,800, and the typical rent is about $1,100 a month.

How educated are people in Sanibel, Florida?

About 56.0% 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 8.4% 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 914 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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