North Fort Myers, FL

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US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

US Senator

Ashley Moody

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

63.7

0.469% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

14.7%

2.57% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$55,696

3.71% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$137,700

12.8% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

15,349

4.08% 1-year growth

About

In N/A, North Fort Myers, FL had a population of N/A people with a median age of 63.7 and a median household income of $55,696. Between N/A and N/A the population of North Fort Myers, FL N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A and its median household income grew from $53,705 to $55,696, a 3.71% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in North Fort Myers, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.4%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.8%), White (Hispanic) (3.32%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.79%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.61%).

None of the households in North 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.

94.1% of the residents in North Fort Myers, FL are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in North Fort Myers, FL was $137,700, and the homeownership rate was 85.8%.

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Population & Diversity

North Fort Myers, FL is home to a population of N/A people, from which 94.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 9.6% of North Fort Myers, FL residents were born outside of the country (4.24k people).

In 2023, there were 14.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (37.3k people) in North Fort Myers, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.56k Two+ (Hispanic) and 1.47k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.1%

2023 Citizenship

94.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 94.1% of North Fort Myers, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in North Fort Myers, FL was 94.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in North Fort Myers, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
37.3k ± 2.09k
Two+ (Hispanic)
2.56k ± 780
White (Hispanic)
1.47k ± 301

11%

Hispanic Population

4.86k people

11% of the people in North Fort Myers, FL are hispanic (4.86k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Cuba
1,003,261 ± 24,014 people
Haiti
344,713 ± 14,299 people
Colombia
299,067 ± 13,333 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,003,261 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 344,713 and Colombia with 299,067.

Foreign-Born Population

9.6%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.24k people

8.65%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.67k people

As of 2023, 9.6% of North Fort Myers, FL residents (4.24k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in North Fort Myers, FL was 8.65%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,440 ± 345
Korea
435 ± 127
Gulf War (2001-)
418 ± 182

North Fort Myers, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 5.61 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of North Fort Myers, FL employs 15.3k people. The largest industries in North Fort Myers, FL are Retail Trade (2,418 people), Construction (2,157 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,973 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($133,162), Finance & Insurance ($73,594), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($60,438).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,054. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.474, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

15.3k

2023 Value

± 1,187

4.08%

1 Year growth

± 10.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in North Fort Myers, FL grew at a rate of 4.08%, from 14.7k employees to 15.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in North Fort Myers, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,460 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,681 people), and Management Occupations (1,366 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of North Fort Myers, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

15.3k

2023 Value

± 1,187

4.08%

1 Year growth

± 10.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in North Fort Myers, FL grew at a rate of 4.08%, from 14.7k employees to 15.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in North Fort Myers, FL, are Retail Trade (2,418 people), Construction (2,157 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,973 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of North Fort Myers, FL, though some of these residents may live in North Fort Myers, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,720

Median earning men ± $3,379

$31,273

Median earning women ± $4,911

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($66,786), Wholesale Trade ($60,694), and Public Administration ($59,286).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($76,304), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,055), and Public Administration ($49,346).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (43%)
Democratic Party
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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

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

Ashley Moody

Senator from Florida

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.

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 26 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

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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

Measure

In 2022, 1.19% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.2% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (4.97M), Some college (3.58M), and Bachelors Degree (3.32M).

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 North Fort Myers, FL was $137,700 in 2023, which is 0.454 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $122,100 to $137,700, a 12.8% increase. The homeownership rate in North Fort Myers, FL is 85.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

Median household income in North Fort Myers, FL is $55,696. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in North Fort Myers, FL was Census Tract 202.02 with a value of $96,413, followed by Census Tract 301 and Census Tract 204, with respective values of $73,432 and $71,636.

Housing

Property

$137,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$14,424

$18,787

Median Property Taxes

±$1,205

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 North Fort Myers, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

85.8%

Homeownership

2023

64.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 85.8% of the housing units in North Fort Myers, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 85.4%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 202.02
Census Tract 301
Census Tract 204

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in North Fort Myers, FL was Census Tract 202.02 with a value of $96,413, followed by Census Tract 301 and Census Tract 204, with respective values of $73,432 and $71,636.

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

Household Income

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

$55,696

Median Household Income

± $4,143

21.9k

Number of Households

± 1,373

In 2023, the median household income of the 21.9k households in North Fort Myers, FL grew to $55,696 from the previous year's value of $53,705.

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

Wage Distribution

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

0.474

2022 Wage GINI in Florida

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2022, the income inequality in Florida was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.285% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 1. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (74.5%)
Worked At Home (11.6%)
Carpooled (7.93%)

In 2023, 74.5% of workers in North Fort Myers, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.6%) and those who carpooled to work (7.93%).

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

N/A minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in North Fort Myers, FL have a N/A commute time (N/A minutes) than the normal US worker (N/A minutes). Additionally, 1.38% of the workforce in North Fort Myers, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in North 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 North Fort Myers, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in North Fort Myers, FL (6.45k out of 43.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in North Fort Myers, 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.

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

88.7% of the population of North Fort Myers, FL has health coverage, with 20.7% on employee plans, 11.7% on Medicaid, 34.1% on Medicare, 19.8% on non-group plans, and 2.48% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lee County, FL see 1544 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.39% increase from the previous year (1538 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1863 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 753 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,544 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lee County, FL

Primary care physicians in Lee County, FL see an average of 1,544 patients per year. This represents a 0.39% increase from the previous year (1,538 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 10.9% under 18 years, 11.6% between 18 and 34 years, 30.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 47.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.3%

Uninsured

20.7%

Employer Coverage

11.7%

Medicaid

34.1%

Medicare

19.8%

Non-Group

2.48%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in North Fort Myers, FL declined by 0.081% from 11.3% to 11.3%.

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

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