Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL

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2021 Population

124,848

1.84% 1-year decline

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

62.6

0.16% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

9.58%

1.98% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$63,170

5.97% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$271,700

0.184% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

45,818

1.36% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL had a population of 125k people with a median age of 62.6 and a median household income of $63,170. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL declined from 127,192 to 124,848, a −1.84% decrease and its median household income grew from $59,613 to $63,170, a 5.97% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.7%), White (Hispanic) (5.04%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.73%), Other (Hispanic) (2.16%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.79%).

11.6% of the households in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, 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.

94.6% of the residents in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lee County (South & West)--Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL are Florida SouthWestern State College (3,130 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL was $271,700, and the homeownership rate was 75.4%.

Most people in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL was 2 cars per household.

Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL borders Charlotte County PUMA, FL, Collier County (Northwest) PUMA, FL, Collier County (Southwest) PUMA, FL, Cape Coral City PUMA, FL, Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL, and Bonita Springs City & Estero (East) PUMA, FL.

United States Florida

Population & Diversity

Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL is home to a population of 125k people, from which 94.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 11.4% of Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL residents were born outside of the country (14.3k people).

In 2021, there were 16.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (106k people) in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.29k White (Hispanic) and 3.41k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL are Spanish (9,017 households), German (696 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (598 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

64,637

Women

51.7%

60,407

Men

48.3%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 125,044 inhabitants, with 48.3% men, and 51.7% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

94.6%

2021 Citizenship

94.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.6% of Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL was 94.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
106k ± 2.61k
White (Hispanic)
6.29k ± 1.34k
Two+ (Hispanic)
3.41k ± 884

10.1%

Hispanic Population

12.7k people

10.1% of the people in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL are hispanic (12.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,345 ± 1,178 people
Canada
1,490 ± 942 people
Cuba
1,066 ± 798 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL was Mexico, the natal country of 2,345 Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL residents, followed by Canada with 1,490 and Cuba with 1,066.

Foreign-Born Population

11.4%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

14.3k people

11.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

14.4k people

As of 2021, 11.4% of Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL residents (14.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL was 11.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
9,017 households (7.39%)
German
696 households (0.57%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
598 households (0.49%)

11.6% of the households in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL was Spanish. 7.39% of the households in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,950 ± 449
Korea
1,638 ± 353
Gulf War (1990s)
616 ± 174

Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.02 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL employs 45.8k people. The largest industries in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL are Construction (3,838 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,620 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,417 people), and the highest paying industries are Employment services ($264,267), Offices of physicians ($182,267), and Architectural, engineering & related services ($180,209).

Males in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL have an average income that is 1.63 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,928. The income inequality in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.53, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

22,554

Women

48.6%

23,894

Men

51.4%

The workforce of Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL in 2020 was 46,448 people, with 48.6% woman, and 51.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL.

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Occupations

45.8k

2021 Value

−1.36%

1 Year decline

± −1.36%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL declined at a rate of −1.36%, from 46.4k employees to 45.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL, are Real estate brokers & sales agents (1,583 people), Cashiers (1,325 people), and Registered nurses (1,231 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Barrier Islands Region PUMA, 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

45.8k

2021 Value

−1.36%

1 Year decline

± −1.36%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL declined at a rate of −1.36%, from 46.4k employees to 45.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL, are Construction (3,838 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,620 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,417 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL, though some of these residents may live in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,536

Median earning men ± $2,511

$35,225

Median earning women ± $1,703

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($71,719), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,807), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($58,073).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($70,660), Information ($55,549), and Public Administration ($55,541).

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 Barrier Islands Region PUMA, 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 Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL awarded 3,130 degrees. The student population of Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 5,134 male students and 9,622 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL are White (1,442 and 47%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,007 and 32.8%), Black or African American (306 and 9.96%), and Unknown (150 and 4.88%).

The largest universities in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL by number of degrees awarded are Florida SouthWestern State College (3,130 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Lee County (South & West)--Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,856 and 59.3%), Registered Nursing (431 and 13.8%), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (198 and 6.33%).

The median tuition cost in Lee County (South & West)--Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL for a public four year colleges is $2,436 for in-state students and $9,750 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 14,756 students enrolled in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL, 34.8% men and 65.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,627 records, of which 64.7% were women and 35.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,856 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
269 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
35 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Lee County (South & West)--Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 1,856 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Lee County (South & West)--Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Florida SouthWestern State College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

3,130 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Florida SouthWestern State College with 3,130 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 1,083 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL, which is 0.529 times less than the 2,047 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 1,442 degrees mean that there were 1.43 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,007 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

Public, 4-year or above ($2,436) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($965) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,950) 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

Measure

In 2021, 0.401% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.555% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (30.9k), Bachelors Degree (24.4k), and Some college (22.6k).

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 Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL was $271,700 in 2021, which is 1.11 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $271,200 to $271,700, a 0.184% increase. The homeownership rate in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL is 75.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL have an average commute time of 23.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL is $63,170. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL was Weston, Pembroke Pines (Northwest) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $119,189, followed by Coral Gables City, Pinecrest Village & Kendall (South) PUMA, FL and Wellington Village & Agricultural Reserve PUMA, FL, with respective values of $110,497 and $105,882.

Housing

Property

$271,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,625

$46,269

Median Property Taxes

±$1,683

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 Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.4%

Homeownership

2021

64.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 75.4% of the housing units in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 76.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL was Weston, Pembroke Pines (Northwest) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $119,189, followed by Coral Gables City, Pinecrest Village & Kendall (South) PUMA, FL and Wellington Village & Agricultural Reserve PUMA, FL, with respective values of $110,497 and $105,882.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, 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.

$63,170

Median Household Income

± $1,738

61.3k

Number of Households

± 2,080

In 2021, the median household income of the 61.3k households in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL grew to $63,170 from the previous year's value of $59,613.

The following chart displays the households in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, 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

0.53

2021 Wage GINI in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL

0.522

2020 Wage GINI in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL

In 2021, the income inequality in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL was 0.53 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.4% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (73.7%)
Worked At Home (14.2%)
Carpooled (6.8%)

In 2021, 73.7% of workers in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.2%) and those who carpooled to work (6.8%).

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

23.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL have a shorter commute time (23.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.76% of the workforce in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.58% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL (11.9k out of 124k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Males 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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

90.6% of the population of Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL has health coverage, with 29.1% on employee plans, 5.63% on Medicaid, 34.9% on Medicare, 19.9% on non-group plans, and 1.16% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Florida see 1372 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.939% decrease from the previous year (1385 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1631 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 546 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,372 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Florida

Primary care physicians in Florida see an average of 1,372 patients per year. This represents a 0.939% decrease from the previous year (1,385 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 9.64% under 18 years, 11.4% between 18 and 34 years, 33.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 45.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.44%

Uninsured

29.1%

Employer Coverage

5.63%

Medicaid

34.9%

Medicare

19.9%

Non-Group

1.16%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL grew by 2.6% from 9.2% to 9.44%.

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