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.

Fort Myers Beach, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,513

Median Agei

66.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90%4,964

Hispanic/Latino

8.4%463

Asian

0.7%38

Two or More

0.7%36

Black

0.2%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.4%70

High School Diploma

24.3%1,227

Some College (<1 yr)

7%354

Some College (1+ yr)

8.3%418

Associate's Degree

11.3%570

Bachelor's Degree

24.5%1,241

Master's Degree

14.6%738

Professional Degree

3.5%177

Doctorate

2%102

HS or Higher

96.9%

BA or Higher

44.7%

Graduate+

20.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$642,400

Median Renti

$1,836

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

88.7%2,512

Renter-Occupied

11.3%319

Total Units

9,886

Homeownership

88.7%

Vacancy Rate

71.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.4%9

$50K–$100K

1%24

$150K–$200K

1.3%33

$200K–$300K

3.4%86

$300K–$500K

27.1%682

$500K–$1M

49.7%1,248

$1M+

17.1%430

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

133

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%55

2010–2019

3.5%350

2000–2009

9.4%925

1990–1999

11.9%1,175

1980–1989

34.2%3,384

1970–1979

27%2,667

1960–1969

7.4%733

1950–1959

3.7%366

1940–1949

1%102

1939 or earlier

1.3%129

Heating Fuel

Electricity

94.2%2,666

Utility Gas

2.8%80

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%43

No Fuel

1.5%42

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$91,291

Mean Household Incomei

$142,496

Per Capita Incomei

$75,672

Poverty Ratei

5.4%

Unemploymenti

1.8%

Labor Forcei

1,892

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.2%176

$10K–$15K

1.1%32

$15K–$20K

1.3%38

$20K–$25K

1.7%47

$25K–$30K

3.9%109

$30K–$35K

2%56

$35K–$40K

1.2%34

$40K–$45K

3.7%104

$45K–$50K

3%84

$50K–$60K

6.5%185

$60K–$75K

11.8%334

$75K–$100K

10.5%297

$100K–$125K

9.5%269

$125K–$150K

9.3%264

$150K–$200K

7.7%219

$200K+

20.6%583

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 Vouchers1 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

3165.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

106

Germany

Philippines

United Kingdom

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,808

Avg. Commutei

20.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,858

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

339(6.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.4%Insured

5.6%Uninsured