Fort Myers, FL

Census Place

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2021 Population

84,694

1.42% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

40.3

1.47% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

16%

0.219% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$51,682

5.8% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$263,800

6.2% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

35,885

1.16% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Fort Myers, FL had a population of 84.7k people with a median age of 40.3 and a median household income of $51,682. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Fort Myers, FL grew from 83,505 to 84,694, a 1.42% increase and its median household income grew from $48,848 to $51,682, a 5.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Fort Myers, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (48%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (22.7%), White (Hispanic) (10.7%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.94%), and Other (Hispanic) (5.78%).

None of the households in Fort Myers, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

89.3% of the residents in Fort Myers, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Fort Myers, FL are Fort Myers Technical College (591 degrees awarded in 2021), Southern Technical College (499 degrees), and Florida Academy (462035) (298 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Fort Myers, FL was $263,800, and the homeownership rate was 48.2%.

Most people in Fort Myers, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Fort Myers, FL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Fort Myers, FL is home to a population of 84.7k people, from which 89.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 18.9% of Fort Myers, FL residents were born outside of the country (16k people).

In 2021, there were 2.12 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (40.6k people) in Fort Myers, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 19.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.03k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

89.3%

2021 Citizenship

89.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 89.3% of Fort Myers, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Fort Myers, FL was 89.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Fort Myers, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fort Myers, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
40.6k ± 1.98k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
19.2k ± 1.55k
White (Hispanic)
9.03k ± 1.27k

23%

Hispanic Population

19.5k people

23% of the people in Fort Myers, FL are hispanic (19.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Fort Myers, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
993,450 ± 23,894 people
Haiti
340,538 ± 14,212 people
Colombia
292,600 ± 13,189 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 993,450 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 340,538 and Colombia with 292,600.

Foreign-Born Population

18.9%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

16k people

18.5%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

15.4k people

As of 2021, 18.9% of Fort Myers, FL residents (16k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Fort Myers, FL was 18.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Fort Myers, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,394 ± 263
Gulf War (2001-)
904 ± 293
Gulf War (1990s)
425 ± 124

Fort Myers, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.54 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Fort Myers, FL employs 35.9k people. The largest industries in Fort Myers, FL are Retail Trade (5,490 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,981 people), and Construction (4,424 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($63,950), Finance & Insurance ($63,701), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($56,291).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,213. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

35.9k

2021 Value

± 1,866

1.16%

1 Year growth

± 7.16%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Fort Myers, FL grew at a rate of 1.16%, from 35.5k employees to 35.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fort Myers, FL, are Sales & Related Occupations (4,557 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,373 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (3,368 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fort Myers, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

35.9k

2021 Value

± 1,866

1.16%

1 Year growth

± 7.16%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Fort Myers, FL grew at a rate of 1.16%, from 35.5k employees to 35.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fort Myers, FL, are Retail Trade (5,490 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,981 people), and Construction (4,424 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fort Myers, FL, though some of these residents may live in Fort Myers, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,201

Median earning men ± $3,743

$30,008

Median earning women ± $2,276

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($77,333), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,417), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($54,698).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($90,529), Manufacturing ($47,868), and Public Administration ($43,105).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Florida. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $93.7B, followed by Electronics ($57.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($56.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$640B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

121% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $640B. This is expected to increase 121% to $1.41T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$22.9B
Texas
$17.8B
California
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $22.9B, followed by Texas with $17.8B and California and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Fort Myers, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (51.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.635%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Fort Myers, FL awarded 1,956 degrees. The student population of Fort Myers, FL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,245 male students and 2,275 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Fort Myers, FL are White (863 and 44.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (659 and 33.8%), Black or African American (336 and 17.2%), and Two or More Races (32 and 1.64%).

The largest universities in Fort Myers, FL by number of degrees awarded are Fort Myers Technical College (591 and 30.2%), Southern Technical College (499 and 25.5%), and Florida Academy (462035) (298 and 15.2%).

The most popular majors in Fort Myers, FL are Medical Assistant (228 and 11.7%), General Cosmetology (136 and 6.95%), and Criminal Justice - Police Science (113 and 5.78%).

The median tuition cost in Fort Myers, FL for private four year colleges is $14,280.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2019 in Fort Myers, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 61.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 55%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,520 (35.4% men and 64.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 3,520 students enrolled in Fort Myers, FL, 35.4% men and 64.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,566 records, of which 61.8% were women and 38.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Medical Assistant
225 degree-majors awarded
General Cosmetology
136 degree-majors awarded
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
77 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Fort Myers, FL was Medical Assistant with 225 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Fort Myers, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Fort Myers Technical College
591 degrees awarded
Southern Technical College
499 degrees awarded
Florida Academy (462035)
298 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Fort Myers Technical College with 591 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 723 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Fort Myers, FL, which is 0.586 times less than the 1,233 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 863 degrees mean that there were 1.31 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 659 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 2-year ($14,508) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,875) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,150) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.12% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.13% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (4.9M), Some college (3.57M), and Bachelors Degree (3.2M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Fort Myers, FL was $263,800 in 2021, which is 1.08 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $248,400 to $263,800, a 6.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Fort Myers, FL is 48.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Fort Myers, FL have an average commute time of 24.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Fort Myers, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Fort Myers, FL is $51,682. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Fort Myers, FL was Census Tract 9 with a value of $119,271, followed by Census Tract 14.02 and Census Tract 401.23, with respective values of $116,789 and $90,268.

Housing

Property

$263,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$13,741

$15,951

Median Property Taxes

±$943

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Fort Myers, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Fort Myers, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

48.2%

Homeownership

2021

65%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 48.2% of the housing units in Fort Myers, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 48.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Fort Myers, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9
Census Tract 14.02
Census Tract 401.23

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Fort Myers, FL was Census Tract 9 with a value of $119,271, followed by Census Tract 14.02 and Census Tract 401.23, with respective values of $116,789 and $90,268.

The following map shows all of the places in Fort Myers, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$51,682

Median Household Income

± $2,768

33.1k

Number of Households

± 1,495

In 2021, the median household income of the 33.1k households in Fort Myers, FL grew to $51,682 from the previous year's value of $48,848.

The following chart displays the households in Fort Myers, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Fort Myers, FL is from Florida.

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Florida

0.472

2020 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2021, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.108% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (73.3%)
Carpooled (12.3%)
Worked At Home (7.81%)

In 2021, 73.3% of workers in Fort Myers, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.3%) and those who worked at home (7.81%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Fort Myers, FL have a shorter commute time (24.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.45% of the workforce in Fort Myers, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Fort Myers, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Fort Myers, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Fort Myers, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fort Myers, FL (13.1k out of 82.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Fort Myers, FL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

83.5% of the population of Fort Myers, FL has health coverage, with 31.6% on employee plans, 19.4% on Medicaid, 16.4% on Medicare, 14.9% on non-group plans, and 1.17% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lee County, FL see 1538 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.654% increase from the previous year (1528 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1987 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 799 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Lee County, FL.

1,538 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lee County, FL

Primary care physicians in Lee County, FL see an average of 1,538 patients per year. This represents a 0.654% increase from the previous year (1,528 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lee County, FL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.5% under 18 years, 19.8% between 18 and 34 years, 36.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.7% were men and 53.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

16.5%

Uninsured

31.6%

Employer Coverage

19.4%

Medicaid

16.4%

Medicare

14.9%

Non-Group

1.17%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fort Myers, FL grew by 2.48% from 16.1% to 16.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Fort Myers, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.