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, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

95,051

Median Agei

41.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

45.2%42,999

Hispanic/Latino

24.8%23,546

Black

21.9%20,812

Two or More

4.9%4,686

Asian

2%1,886

Other

1.1%1,037

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%79

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.9%2,046

High School Diploma

24.5%17,044

Some College (<1 yr)

6.8%4,750

Some College (1+ yr)

10.4%7,255

Associate's Degree

9.1%6,304

Bachelor's Degree

18.9%13,146

Master's Degree

8%5,591

Professional Degree

3.2%2,220

Doctorate

1.8%1,268

HS or Higher

85.8%

BA or Higher

32%

Graduate+

13.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$384,500

Median Renti

$1,580

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

49.1%18,825

Renter-Occupied

50.9%19,539

Total Units

48,984

Homeownership

49.1%

Vacancy Rate

21.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.2%611

$50K–$100K

4%760

$100K–$150K

4.1%767

$150K–$200K

7%1,310

$200K–$300K

16.7%3,138

$300K–$500K

32.8%6,179

$500K–$1M

28.4%5,343

$1M+

3.8%717

Rent Distribution

Under $500

922

$500–$750

786

$750–$1,000

959

$1,000–$1,250

2,280

$1,250–$1,500

3,583

$1,500–$2,000

6,028

$2,000+

4,425

Year Built

2020 or later

4.5%2,186

2010–2019

22.7%11,109

2000–2009

26.5%12,990

1990–1999

8.9%4,362

1980–1989

13.1%6,436

1970–1979

9.3%4,532

1960–1969

6.5%3,187

1950–1959

4.7%2,311

1940–1949

1.3%615

1939 or earlier

2.6%1,256

Heating Fuel

Electricity

93.9%36,024

Utility Gas

2.7%1,019

No Fuel

2.5%967

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%206

Solar

0.3%114

Wood

0.1%21

Fuel Oil

0%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$63,732

Mean Household Incomei

$96,860

Per Capita Incomei

$41,476

Poverty Ratei

15.8%

Unemploymenti

4.2%

Labor Forcei

44,684

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

2,333

Residentsi

3,782

Avg. Tenant Renti

$432/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

45 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing375 homes76% occupied$453/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers1,129 homes75% occupied$459/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8577 homes88% occupied$382/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC59 homes98% occupied$353/mo rent

811/PRAC50 homes77% occupied$337/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $63,732/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

78.3%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

17.6%

Low income$32K–$51K/yr

4.1%

Who Receives This Housing

75.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

82.3% of subsidized households are minority

19.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

42.4% 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

20,74321.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

3,303

Mexico

1,692

Canada

567

Germany

374

China

349

Philippines

214

United Kingdom

198

India

123

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

41,914

Avg. Commutei

25.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

42,790

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

4,263(5.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

82.2%Insured

17.8%Uninsured