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.

Cape Coral, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

215,536

Median Agei

48.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

64.6%139,249

Hispanic/Latino

26.4%56,967

Black

4%8,619

Two or More

3.1%6,589

Asian

1.4%3,058

Other

0.4%956

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%93

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.2%6,850

High School Diploma

30.6%50,426

Some College (<1 yr)

8.7%14,269

Some College (1+ yr)

12.8%21,131

Associate's Degree

9.6%15,804

Bachelor's Degree

17.5%28,853

Master's Degree

6.5%10,781

Professional Degree

1.7%2,839

Doctorate

1.2%1,909

HS or Higher

92.8%

BA or Higher

26.9%

Graduate+

9.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$373,500

Median Renti

$1,858

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.2%64,036

Renter-Occupied

22.8%18,878

Total Units

100,679

Homeownership

77.2%

Vacancy Rate

17.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.5%1,594

$50K–$100K

1%661

$100K–$150K

2.1%1,368

$150K–$200K

4.3%2,767

$200K–$300K

19.9%12,713

$300K–$500K

46.8%29,955

$500K–$1M

19.7%12,604

$1M+

3.7%2,374

Rent Distribution

Under $500

165

$500–$750

126

$750–$1,000

560

$1,000–$1,250

975

$1,250–$1,500

2,357

$1,500–$2,000

6,865

$2,000+

7,150

Year Built

2020 or later

4.7%4,773

2010–2019

12.4%12,464

2000–2009

33.6%33,791

1990–1999

14.2%14,335

1980–1989

19.9%20,005

1970–1979

10.3%10,351

1960–1969

4.2%4,225

1950–1959

0.5%483

1940–1949

0.2%198

1939 or earlier

0.1%54

Heating Fuel

Electricity

94.4%78,271

No Fuel

3.1%2,580

Utility Gas

1.2%990

Solar

0.9%712

Bottled/LP Gas

0.2%143

Fuel Oil

0.1%117

Wood

0.1%52

Other

0%37

Coal

0%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$78,104

Mean Household Incomei

$100,527

Per Capita Incomei

$40,880

Poverty Ratei

10.7%

Unemploymenti

3.8%

Labor Forcei

105,151

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.1%3,375

$10K–$15K

2.1%1,719

$15K–$20K

2.4%1,994

$20K–$25K

2.7%2,276

$25K–$30K

3.7%3,048

$30K–$35K

3.9%3,250

$35K–$40K

3.6%2,987

$40K–$45K

3.6%2,945

$45K–$50K

3.1%2,547

$50K–$60K

7.7%6,358

$60K–$75K

11.3%9,374

$75K–$100K

14.5%12,057

$100K–$125K

11.6%9,650

$125K–$150K

8.2%6,768

$150K–$200K

8.8%7,278

$200K+

8.8%7,288

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

673

Residentsi

1,239

Avg. Tenant Renti

$508/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

31 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers578 homes75% occupied$516/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC34 homes85% occupied$365/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $78,104/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

76.4%

Very low income$23K–$39K/yr

17.9%

Low income$39K–$62K/yr

5.7%

Who Receives This Housing

77.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

67.8% of subsidized households are minority

19.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

47.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

41,21119.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

1,180

Canada

1,121

Mexico

979

United Kingdom

845

Philippines

677

China

631

Poland

335

India

248

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

98,991

Avg. Commutei

29.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

101,006

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

14,390(8.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.4%Insured

11.6%Uninsured