Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Marco Island, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

16,205

Median Agei

67.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90%14,577

Hispanic/Latino

7.3%1,182

Two or More

1.6%254

Black

0.4%72

Other

0.3%41

Asian

0.2%37

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%25

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%17

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.3%191

High School Diploma

19.6%2,926

Some College (<1 yr)

6%902

Some College (1+ yr)

14.7%2,191

Associate's Degree

6.8%1,012

Bachelor's Degree

25.4%3,793

Master's Degree

16.5%2,463

Professional Degree

5%754

Doctorate

1.5%225

HS or Higher

96.7%

BA or Higher

48.4%

Graduate+

23%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$896,300

Median Renti

$1,990

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

89.4%7,698

Renter-Occupied

10.6%911

Total Units

18,500

Homeownership

89.4%

Vacancy Rate

53.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

3%230

$50K–$100K

1.2%91

$100K–$150K

0.5%36

$150K–$200K

0.5%41

$200K–$300K

2.6%202

$300K–$500K

15.1%1,160

$500K–$1M

33%2,543

$1M+

44.1%3,395

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

234

$2,000+

314

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%205

2010–2019

4.6%858

2000–2009

11.8%2,185

1990–1999

23%4,257

1980–1989

32.8%6,064

1970–1979

21.6%3,990

1960–1969

4.3%788

1950–1959

0.8%153

Heating Fuel

Electricity

93.9%8,083

Bottled/LP Gas

2.5%215

Utility Gas

2.2%190

No Fuel

1.3%113

Solar

0.1%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$101,523

Mean Household Incomei

$174,949

Per Capita Incomei

$95,595

Poverty Ratei

7.3%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

4,526

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.4%465

$10K–$15K

2.5%214

$15K–$20K

1.3%109

$20K–$25K

2%172

$25K–$30K

2%175

$30K–$35K

1.6%138

$35K–$40K

4.5%390

$40K–$45K

3%261

$45K–$50K

3.6%308

$50K–$60K

4.4%383

$60K–$75K

7.1%615

$75K–$100K

11.5%988

$100K–$125K

11%950

$125K–$150K

7.7%664

$150K–$200K

8.2%706

$200K+

24.1%2,071

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,6039.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

141

Canada

140

Germany

134

Guatemala

Poland

United Kingdom

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,246

Avg. Commutei

22.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,310

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,561(10.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.8%Insured

3.2%Uninsured