Collier County, FL

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2019 Population

384,902

1.69% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

51.8

0.388% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

11.2%

8.79% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$76,025

8.81% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$370,800

0.298% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

161,368

0.241% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Collier County, FL had a population of 385k people with a median age of 51.8 and a median household income of $76,025. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Collier County, FL grew from 378,488 to 384,902, a 1.69% increase and its median household income grew from $69,867 to $76,025, a 8.81% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Collier County, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (62.4%), White (Hispanic) (26%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.72%), Other (Hispanic) (1.74%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.42%). 0% of the households in Collier County, FL speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

87.6% of the residents in Collier County, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Collier County, FL are Lorenzo Walker Technical College (441 degrees awarded in 2019), Hodges University (385 degrees), and Ave Maria University (270 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Collier County, FL was $370,800, and the homeownership rate was 74.2%. Most people in Collier County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Collier County, FL was 2 cars per household.

Collier County, FL borders Broward County, FL, Hendry County, FL, Lee County, FL, Miami-Dade County, FL, and Monroe County, FL.

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Diversity

Collier County, FL is home to a population of 385k people, from which 87.6% are citizens. As of 2019, 76.5% of Collier County, FL residents were born outside of the country (294k people).

In 2018, there were 2.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (236k people) in Collier County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 98.4k White (Hispanic) and 25.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Collier County, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
236k ± 467
White (Hispanic)
98.4k ± 2.92k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
25.4k ± 1.05k

28.2%

Hispanic Population

107k people

28.2% of the people in Collier County, FL are hispanic (107k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

76.5%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

294k people

24%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

90.9k people

As of 2019, 76.5% of Collier County, FL residents (294k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Collier County, FL was 24%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.8

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.8

In 2019, the median age of all people in Collier County, FL was 51.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 55, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 48. But people in Collier County, FL are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Collier County, FL residents was 52.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Cuba
1,040,032 ± 24,424 people
Haiti
356,045 ± 14,528 people
Colombia
294,743 ± 13,237 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,040,032 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 356,045 and Colombia with 294,743.

Citizenship

87.6%

2019 Citizenship

86.5%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 87.6% of Collier County, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Collier County, FL was 86.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
9,289 ± 1,767
Korea
4,143 ± 1,163
Gulf War (1990s)
1,722 ± 751

Collier County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.24 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Florida. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Florida, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

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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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Florida. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Florida across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Collier County, FL is $76,025. In 2019, the tract with the highest median household income in Collier County, FL was Census Tract 5 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 102.15 and Census Tract 4.01, with respective values of $194,861 and $150,114.

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,953. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Collier County, FL employs 161k people. The largest industries in Collier County, FL are Accommodation & Food Services (22,394 people), Construction (20,648 people), and Retail Trade (19,395 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($76,518), Manufacturing ($65,861), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,402).

Wages

Median Household Income

$76,025

2019 value

± $3,640

8.81%

1 Year Growth

± 6.82%

Households in Collier County, FL have a median annual income of $76,025, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $69,867 in 2018, which represents a 8.81% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Collier County, FL compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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

$63,131

Average Male Salary in Florida

± $864

$46,953

Average Female Salary in Florida

± $580

In 2019, full-time male employees in Florida made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Florida by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Florida

American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$73,034 ± $38,489
Asian
$62,006 ± $3,904
White
$51,912 ± $575

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Florida workers was American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races. These workers were paid 1.18 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Florida.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Florida by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Collier County, FL is from Florida.

0.473

2019 Wage GINI in Florida

0.474

2018 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2019, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.332% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 5
Census Tract 102.15
Census Tract 4.01

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Collier County, FL was Census Tract 5 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 102.15 and Census Tract 4.01, with respective values of $194,861 and $150,114.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Collier County, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

11.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Collier County, FL (41.2k out of 368k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
35,219 ± 1,811
Hispanic
20,714 ± 1,432
Black
4,066 ± 553

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

161k

2019 Value

± 9,378

0.241%

1 Year growth

± 7.83%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Collier County, FL grew at a rate of 0.241%, from 161k employees to 161k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Collier County, FL, are Sales & Related Occupations (19,011 people), Management Occupations (17,755 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (17,578 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Collier County, FL.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Collier County, FL, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (19,011 people), Management Occupations (17,755 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (17,578 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Collier County, FL has an unusually high number of residents working as Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (2.45 times higher than expected), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1.9 times), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (1.89 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Collier County, FL, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($109,331), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($105,806), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($105,077).

Industries

Employment by Industries

161k

2019 Value

± 9,378

0.241%

1 Year growth

± 7.83%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Collier County, FL grew at a rate of 0.241%, from 161k employees to 161k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Collier County, FL, are Accommodation & Food Services (22,394 people), Construction (20,648 people), and Retail Trade (19,395 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Collier County, FL, though some of these residents may live in Collier County, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Collier County, FL, by number of employees, are Accommodation & Food Services (22,394 people), Construction (20,648 people), and Retail Trade (19,395 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Collier County, FL has an unusually high number of Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (2.02 times higher than expected), Construction (1.86 times), and Accommodation & Food Services (1.85 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Collier County, FL, by median earnings, are Finance & Insurance ($76,518), Manufacturing ($65,861), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,402).

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

Mixed freight
$60.7B
Electronics
$55.2B
Gasoline
$51.1B

In 2018, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $60.7B, followed by Electronics ($55.2B) and Gasoline ($51.1B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Florida.

$583B

2018 Value in Florida

$1.45T

Projected 2045 Value in Florida

149% growth

In 2018, total outbound Florida trade was $583B. This is expected to increase 149% to $1.45T by 2045.

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
$22.2B
Texas
$19.3B
California
$15B

In 2018, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $22.2B, followed by Texas with $19.3B and California and $15B.

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

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Collier County, FL went to Donald J. Trump with 61.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (35.8%), followed by Other (2.51%). The most partisan county was Holmes County, FL with 87.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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 27 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (61.7%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (35.8%)
Democratic Party
Other (2.51%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 61.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (35.8%), followed by Other (2.51%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Florida.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Collier County, FL

61.7% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Florida

Holmes County, FL
87.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Lafayette County, FL
82.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Baker County, FL
81.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Florida was Holmes County, FL with 87.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Florida colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Florida

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

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 Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 27 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 2019, universities in Collier County, FL awarded 1,272 degrees. The student population of Collier County, FL is skewed towards women, with 1,634 male students and 1,958 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Collier County, FL are White (560 and 44.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (456 and 36.3%), Black or African American (153 and 12.2%), and Unknown (48 and 3.82%).

The largest universities in Collier County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Lorenzo Walker Technical College (441 and 34.7%), Hodges University (385 and 30.3%), and Ave Maria University (270 and 21.2%).

The most popular majors in Collier County, FL are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (109 and 8.57%), Law (64 and 5.03%), and Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications (52 and 4.09%).

The median tuition cost in Collier County, FL for private four year colleges is $17,369.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
31 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
26 degree-majorss awarded
Theological Studies
31 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Collier County, FL was General Business Administration & Management with 31 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Collier County, FL according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Lorenzo Walker Technical College
441 degrees awarded
Hodges University
385 degrees awarded
Ave Maria University
270 degrees awarded

$17,369

Median Private

In 2019, the Collier County, FL institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lorenzo Walker Technical College with 441 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

513

Degrees Awarded to Men

759

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 513 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Collier County, FL, which is 0.676 times less than the 759 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Collier County, FL by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
560 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
456 degrees awarded
Black or African American
153 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Collier County, FL was White students. These 560 degrees mean that there were 1.23 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 456 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Collier County, FL was $370,800 in 2019, which is 1.54 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $369,700 to $370,800, a 0.298% increase. The homeownership rate in Collier County, FL is 74.2%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Collier County, FL have an average commute time of 23.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Collier County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$370,800

2019 Median

± $11,601

$369,700

2018 Median

± $13,132

In 2019, the median property value in Collier County, FL grew to to $370,800 from the previous year's value of $369,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Collier County, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Collier County, FL the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

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

$76,025

Median Household Income

± $3,640

141k

Number of Households

± 7,087

In 2019, the median household income of the 141k households in Collier County, FL grew to $76,025 from the previous year's value of $69,867.

The following chart displays the households in Collier County, 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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Collier County, FL distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Collier County, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

74.2%

2019 Homeownership

73.8%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 74.2% of the housing units in Collier County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Collier County, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

23.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Collier County, FL have a shorter commute time (23.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 1.22% of the workforce in Collier County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (75.9%)
Carpooled (10.6%)
Worked At Home (7.32%)

In 2019, 75.9% of workers in Collier County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.6%) and those who worked at home (7.32%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Health

86.9% of the population of Collier County, FL has health coverage, with 33.4% on employee plans, 10.5% on Medicaid, 25.5% on Medicare, 16.7% on non-group plans, and 0.77% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Florida was $8,076 in 2014. This is a 5.05% increase from the previous year ($7,688).

Primary care physicians in Collier County, FL see 1305 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.32% decrease from the previous year (1336 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1515 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 977 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Glades County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (21%). Additionally, Gadsden County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (43.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,305 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Collier County, FL

Primary care physicians in Collier County, FL see an average of 1,305 patients per year. This represents a 2.32% decrease from the previous year (1,336 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

$8,076

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Florida

$4,606

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,175

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,229

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Florida (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.05%, from $7,688 to $8,076.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

13.1%

Uninsured

33.4%

Employer Coverage

10.5%

Medicaid

25.5%

Medicare

16.7%

Non-Group

0.77%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Collier County, FL declined by 18.9% from 16.2% to 13.1%.

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