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.

Sanibel, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,418

Median Agei

67.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94%6,034

Two or More

2.4%154

Hispanic/Latino

2%127

Black

0.7%46

Asian

0.7%43

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.3%17

High School Diploma

25.5%1,497

Some College (<1 yr)

1.6%94

Some College (1+ yr)

5.6%327

Associate's Degree

5.5%324

Bachelor's Degree

32.3%1,897

Master's Degree

18.4%1,082

Professional Degree

8.5%497

Doctorate

1.8%107

HS or Higher

99.5%

BA or Higher

61%

Graduate+

28.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$957,300

Median Renti

$811

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

89.9%2,851

Renter-Occupied

10.1%319

Total Units

8,564

Homeownership

89.9%

Vacancy Rate

63%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.6%104

$50K–$100K

0.7%19

$100K–$150K

1.3%36

$150K–$200K

0.5%14

$200K–$300K

1.9%54

$300K–$500K

14.6%415

$500K–$1M

30.3%863

$1M+

47.2%1,346

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

184

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%45

2010–2019

4.5%383

2000–2009

8.3%710

1990–1999

10.5%899

1980–1989

38.7%3,317

1970–1979

34%2,914

1960–1969

2.2%185

1950–1959

0.8%70

1939 or earlier

0.5%41

Heating Fuel

Electricity

93.2%2,954

Bottled/LP Gas

3%94

Utility Gas

2.7%85

No Fuel

1.2%37

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$108,644

Mean Household Incomei

$221,748

Per Capita Incomei

$112,881

Poverty Ratei

11.6%

Unemploymenti

5.7%

Labor Forcei

2,088

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.8%153

$10K–$15K

5.3%168

$15K–$20K

0.9%29

$20K–$25K

2.5%79

$25K–$30K

1.7%53

$30K–$35K

1%33

$35K–$40K

0.9%29

$40K–$45K

5.7%180

$45K–$50K

8%255

$50K–$60K

2%63

$60K–$75K

2.5%78

$75K–$100K

11.1%352

$100K–$125K

7.5%237

$125K–$150K

3.1%98

$150K–$200K

12.6%401

$200K+

30.3%962

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

3795.9%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

132

Canada

Germany

China

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,949

Avg. Commutei

21.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,969

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

368(6.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.6%Insured

1.4%Uninsured