Fort Myers, FL

Census Place

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2024 Population
95,051
US Senator
Rick Scott
Republican Party
US Senator
Ashley Moody
Republican Party
2024 Median Age
41.3
2.48% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
16.3%
3.3% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$63,732
2.53% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$384,500
9.36% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
42,790
7.12% 1-year growth

About

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.

86.6% of the residents in Fort Myers, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Fort Myers, FL are Southern Technical College (701 degrees awarded in 2023), Fort Myers Technical College (672 degrees), and Florida Academy (299 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Fort Myers, FL was $384,500, and the homeownership rate was 49.1%.

Most people in Fort Myers, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Fort Myers, FL was 2 cars per household.

United StatesFloridaLee County, FLCape Coral-Fort Myers, FLLee County (North)--Cape Coral City (South) PUMA, FLLee County (Northeast)--Lehigh Acres & North Fort Myers PUMA, FLLee County (Central)--Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FLLee County (Southeast)--Bonita Springs City & Estero (East) PUMA, FL

Population & Diversity

Fort Myers, FL is home to a population of 95.1k people, from which 86.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 21.8% of Fort Myers, FL residents were born outside of the country (20.7k people).

In 2024, there were 2.07 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (43k people) in Fort Myers, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 13.3k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

86.6%
2024 Citizenship
88.1%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 86.6% of Fort Myers, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Fort Myers, FL was 88.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fort Myers, FL
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    43k ± 2.03k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    20.8k ± 1.62k
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    13.3k ± 1.5k
24.8%
Hispanic Population
23.5k people

In 2024, there were 2.07 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (43k people) in Fort Myers, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 13.3k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

24.8% of the people in Fort Myers, FL are hispanic (23.5k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Fort Myers, FL as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Cuba
    1,008,771 ± 24,085 people
  2. Haiti
    353,350 ± 14,476 people
  3. Colombia
    307,955 ± 13,528 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,008,771 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 353,350 and Colombia with 307,955.

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Foreign-Born Population

21.8%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
20.7k people
19.9%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
18.3k people

As of 2024, 21.8% of Fort Myers, FL residents (20.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Fort Myers, FL was 19.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,623 ± 271
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    969 ± 319
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    440 ± 134

Fort Myers, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.67 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Fort Myers, FL employs 42.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Fort Myers, FL were Construction (6,339 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,903 people), and Retail Trade (5,562 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($81,641), Finance & Insurance ($74,653), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($66,364).

Employment

Occupations

42.8k
2024 Value
± 1,995
7.12%
1 Year growth
± 6.33%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Fort Myers, FL grew at a rate of 7.12%, from 39.9k employees to 42.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fort Myers, FL, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (4,968 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,765 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,556 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fort Myers, FL.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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

42.8k
2024 Value
± 1,995
7.12%
1 Year growth
± 6.33%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Fort Myers, FL grew at a rate of 7.12%, from 39.9k employees to 42.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fort Myers, FL, are Construction (6,339 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,903 people), and Retail Trade (5,562 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$44,419
Median earning men ± $3,033
$36,995
Median earning women ± $1,421

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($91,742), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($73,750), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($59,955).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,881), Manufacturing ($57,664), and Public Administration ($57,313).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
4.23%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.69M people employed in Florida. This represents a 4.23% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.6%.

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

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody 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 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Voting results are not available for Fort Myers, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.
2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (43%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Jill Stein (0.396%)
    Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Rick Scott
Senator from Florida1
Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.
Ashley Moody
Senator from Florida2
Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Florida will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of Marco Rubio's term.

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody 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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Education

In 2023, universities in Fort Myers, FL awarded 2,190 degrees. The student population of Fort Myers, FL in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,037 male students and 1,322 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Fort Myers, FL are White (996 and 45.8%), Hispanic or Latino (639 and 29.4%), Black or African American (345 and 15.8%), and Two or More Races (85 and 3.9%).

The largest universities in Fort Myers, FL by number of degrees awarded are Southern Technical College (701 and 32%), Fort Myers Technical College (672 and 30.7%), and Florida Academy (299 and 13.7%).

The most popular majors in Fort Myers, FL are Medical Assistant (211 and 9.63%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (192 and 8.77%), and Electrical & Electronics Engineering (172 and 7.85%).

The median tuition cost in Fort Myers, FL for private four year colleges is $15,000.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
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 2023 was 2,359 (44% men and 56% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 2,359 students enrolled in Fort Myers, FL, 44% men and 56% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 930 records, of which 52.2% were women and 47.8% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Medical Assistant
    207 degrees awarded
  2. Electrical & Electronics Engineering
    172 degrees awarded
  3. General Cosmetology
    129 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Fort Myers, FL was Medical Assistant with 207 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Southern Technical College
    701 degrees awarded
  2. Fort Myers Technical College
    672 degrees awarded
  3. Florida Academy
    299 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southern Technical College with 701 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 931 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Fort Myers, FL, which is 0.739 times less than the 1,259 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 996 degrees mean that there were 1.56 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 639 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 2-year ($17,172) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,875) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,950) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Fort Myers, FL was $384,500 in 2024, which is 1.16 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $351,600 to $384,500, a 9.36% increase. The homeownership rate in Fort Myers, FL is 49.1%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Fort Myers, FL have an average commute time of 25.2 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.

Housing

Property

$384,500
Median Property Value 2024
±$13,666
$18,825
Median Property Taxes
±$1,002

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.

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Rent vs Own

49.1%
Homeownership
2024
64.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 49.1% of the housing units in Fort Myers, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 49.4%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$63,732
Median Household Income
± $3,074
38.4k
Number of Households
± 1,649

In 2024, the median household income of the 38.4k households in Fort Myers, FL grew to $63,732 from the previous year's value of $62,160.

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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Fort Myers, FL is from Florida.
0.473
2023 Wage GINI in Florida
0.474
2022 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2023, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.136% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (68.1%)
  2. Worked At Home (13.8%)
  3. Carpooled (13.1%)

In 2024, 68.1% of workers in Fort Myers, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.8%) and those who carpooled to work (13.1%).

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

25.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Fort Myers, FL have a shorter commute time (25.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.78% of the workforce in Fort Myers, 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 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.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fort Myers, FL (15k out of 92.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

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Health

82.2% of the population of Fort Myers, FL has health coverage, with 31% on employee plans, 16.8% on Medicaid, 17.4% on Medicare, 15.9% on non-group plans, and 1.13% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Florida see 1,370 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,370 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1563 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 459 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.4% under 18 years, 21.2% between 18 and 34 years, 35.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

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

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Uninsured People

17.8%
Uninsured
31%
Employer Coverage
16.8%
Medicaid
17.4%
Medicare
15.9%
Non-Group
1.13%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fort Myers, FL grew by 7.16% from 16.6% to 17.8%.

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