Collier County, FL

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2021 Population
372,797
1.73% 1-year decline
US Senator
Marco Rubio
Republican Party
US Senator
Rick Scott
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
51.5
0.39% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
10.6%
3.29% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$75,543
7.59% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$374,700
2.21% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
159,416
0.187% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Collier County, FL had a population of 373k people with a median age of 51.5 and a median household income of $75,543. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Collier County, FL declined from 379,345 to 372,797, a −1.73% decrease and its median household income grew from $70,217 to $75,543, a 7.59% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Collier County, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (61.8%), White (Hispanic) (17.8%), Two+ (Hispanic) (7.93%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.55%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.66%).

None of the households in Collier County, 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.

87% of the residents in Collier County, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Collier County, FL are Lorenzo Walker Technical College (528 degrees awarded in 2021), Ave Maria University (409 degrees), and Immokalee Technical College (114 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Collier County, FL was $374,700, and the homeownership rate was 73.7%.

Most people in Collier County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Collier County, FL was 2 cars per household.

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geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Collier County, FL is home to a population of 373k people, from which 87% are citizens. As of 2021, 25.6% of Collier County, FL residents were born outside of the country (95.6k people).

In 2021, there were 3.48 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (230k people) in Collier County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 66.2k White (Hispanic) and 29.5k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

87%
2021 Citizenship
86.5%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 87% of Collier County, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Collier County, FL was 86.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Collier County, FL
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    230k ± 551
  2. White (Hispanic)
    66.2k ± 2.78k
  3. Two+ (Hispanic)
    29.5k ± 3k
28.5%
Hispanic Population
106k people

In 2021, there were 3.48 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (230k people) in Collier County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 66.2k White (Hispanic) and 29.5k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

28.5% of the people in Collier County, FL are hispanic (106k people).

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

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Cuba
    993,450 ± 23,894 people
  2. Haiti
    340,538 ± 14,212 people
  3. 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.

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Foreign-Born Population

25.6%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
95.6k people
25.5%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
96.8k people

As of 2021, 25.6% of Collier County, FL residents (95.6k 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 Collier County, FL was 25.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    8,638 ± 941
  2. Korea
    3,277 ± 428
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    2,018 ± 400

Collier County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.64 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Collier County, FL employs 159k people. The largest industries in Collier County, FL are Retail Trade (19,552 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (18,885 people), and Construction (18,699 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($180,049), Finance & Insurance ($71,934), and Public Administration ($64,072).

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.

Occupations

159k
2021 Value
± 3,968
−0.187%
1 Year decline
± 3.66%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Collier County, FL declined at a rate of −0.187%, from 160k employees to 159k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Collier County, FL, are Management Occupations (19,585 people), Sales & Related Occupations (19,203 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (15,465 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Collier County, FL.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

159k
2021 Value
± 3,968
−0.187%
1 Year decline
± 3.66%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Collier County, FL declined at a rate of −0.187%, from 160k employees to 159k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Collier County, FL, are Retail Trade (19,552 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (18,885 people), and Construction (18,699 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$41,789
Median earning men ± $829
$32,692
Median earning women ± $978

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,335), Public Administration ($73,289), and Manufacturing ($70,625).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($49,920), Manufacturing ($49,267), and Construction ($48,403).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 4,526
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 3,750
    Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
  3. 3,098
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $2.71M
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. $1.49M
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. $1M
    Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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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
  1. $93.7B
  2. $57.8B
  3. $56.4B

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.

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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.

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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
  1. $22.9B
  2. $17.8B
  3. $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).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Collier County, FL went to Donald J. Trump with 62% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.428%).

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.

US Senators from Florida

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Marco Rubio
Senator from Florida3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Rick Scott
Senator from Florida1
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.

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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.

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In 2021, universities in Collier County, FL awarded 1,117 degrees. The student population of Collier County, FL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,282 male students and 1,432 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Collier County, FL are White (463 and 42.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (411 and 37.9%), Black or African American (130 and 12%), and Unknown (49 and 4.52%).

The largest universities in Collier County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Lorenzo Walker Technical College (528 and 47.3%), Ave Maria University (409 and 36.6%), and Immokalee Technical College (114 and 10.2%).

The most popular majors in Collier County, FL are Automobile Mechanics Technology (77 and 6.89%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (72 and 6.45%), and Law (66 and 5.91%).

The median tuition cost in Collier County, FL for private four year colleges is $23,521.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2021 in Collier County, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 64%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,714 (47.2% men and 52.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 2,714 students enrolled in Collier County, FL, 47.2% men and 52.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,339 records, of which 51.3% were women and 48.7% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 72 degree-majors awarded
  2. 45 degree-majors awarded
  3. 44 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Collier County, FL was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 72 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 528 degrees awarded
  2. 409 degrees awarded
  3. 114 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lorenzo Walker Technical College with 528 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 501 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Collier County, FL, which is 0.813 times less than the 616 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 463 degrees mean that there were 1.13 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 411 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($23,521) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,089) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,260) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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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.

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Educational Attainment

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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.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Collier County, FL was $374,700 in 2021, which is 1.53 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $366,600 to $374,700, a 2.21% increase. The homeownership rate in Collier County, FL is 73.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Collier County, FL have an average commute time of 25.6 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.

Median household income in Collier County, FL is $75,543. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Collier County, FL was Census Tract 4.01 with a value of $205,156, followed by Census Tract 102.15 and Census Tract 5, with respective values of $195,913 and $189,911.

In 2022, 19.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Collier County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.66%.

Property

$374,700
Median Property Value 2021
±$6,552
$113,346
Median Property Taxes
±$3,085

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 Collier County, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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Rent vs Own

73.7%
Homeownership
2021
66.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 73.7% of the housing units in Collier County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74.4%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 4.01
  2. Census Tract 102.15
  3. Census Tract 5

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Collier County, FL was Census Tract 4.01 with a value of $205,156, followed by Census Tract 102.15 and Census Tract 5, with respective values of $195,913 and $189,911.

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

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Household Income

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$75,543
Median Household Income
± $2,266
154k
Number of Households
± 3,741

In 2021, the median household income of the 154k households in Collier County, FL grew to $75,543 from the previous year's value of $70,217.

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 $200k+ range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Collier County, 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (74.8%)
  2. Carpooled (11.2%)
  3. Worked At Home (10.2%)

In 2021, 74.8% of workers in Collier County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.2%) and those who worked at home (10.2%).

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.

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Commute Time

25.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Collier County, FL have a shorter commute time (25.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.3% of the workforce in Collier County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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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.

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 19.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Collier County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.66%.

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Poverty & Diversity

10.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Collier County, FL (39.2k out of 370k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

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

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.

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Children in Poverty

In 2022, 14.9% of the children was living in poverty in Collier County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 9.5%.

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Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 261 in Collier County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 58.9 per 100,000 population.

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87.9% of the population of Collier County, FL has health coverage, with 33.8% on employee plans, 10.6% on Medicaid, 25.2% on Medicare, 17.5% on non-group plans, and 0.826% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Collier County, FL see 1246 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.52% decrease from the previous year (1305 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1483 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 933 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,246 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Collier County, FL

Primary care physicians in Collier County, FL see an average of 1,246 patients per year. This represents a 4.52% decrease from the previous year (1,305 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.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.1% under 18 years, 14.8% between 18 and 34 years, 35% between 35 and 64 years, and 32.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

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Uninsured People

12.1%
Uninsured
33.8%
Employer Coverage
10.6%
Medicaid
25.2%
Medicare
17.5%
Non-Group
0.826%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Collier County, FL declined by 10.7% from 13.6% to 12.1%.

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Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 30.8 in Collier County, FL.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 25.9% in Collier County, FL.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 21.3% in Collier County, FL.

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