Bonita Springs, Florida Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Bonita Springs, FL Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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B
Income Around average
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B
Education Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Bonita Springs | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 54,736 | 22,388,905 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1176.8 | 313.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.97% | 1.47% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 62.3 | 40.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 25,056 | 8,743,019 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Bonita Springs grew by 46.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 54,736 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Bonita Springs is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 35.8% of residents. That is 16.2 points above Florida as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 6,966 12.7% -6.7 pts
- Millennials 29–44 8,038 14.7% -5.9 pts
- Gen X 45–60 9,994 18.3% -2.4 pts
- Boomers 61–79 19,622 35.8% +16.2 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Florida, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.5% of the people living in Bonita Springs and men 49.5%.
- Women 50.5% Florida 51.0%
- Men 49.5% Florida 49.0%
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Economy
Bonita Springs has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Bonita Springs | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $97,508 | $74,580 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.44% | 5.42% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Bonita Springs is about 31% higher than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Bonita Springs | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $605,532 | $311,338 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,872 | $1,668 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 81.1% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Bonita Springs is about 27.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,872 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Bonita Springs spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 187 hours, about 7.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Bonita Springs | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.5 | 24.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.9 | 47.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 187 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,804 | $6,189 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 19.7% | 15.7% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 33,531 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,961 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Bonita Springs is 22 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Florida.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Bonita Springs has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Bonita Springs | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.6% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.18 | 2.50 | 2.53 |
Health
Bonita Springs has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Bonita Springs | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.7 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.0% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.6% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Bonita Springs, FL Compared With Nearby Cities
How Bonita Springs, FL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonita Springs, FL | 54,736 | $97,508 #2/2 | $605,532 #1/2 | 22.5 min #1/2 |
| Estero, FL | 34,171 | $103,671 | $325,672 | 24.0 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bonita Springs, Florida.
How many people live in Bonita Springs, Florida?
About 54,736 people live in Bonita Springs, Florida, in 25,056 households of 2.2 people on average. The median age is 62.3, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 25 years.
How densely populated is Bonita Springs, Florida?
Averaged over its land area, Bonita Springs, Florida has 1,177 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 14 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Bonita Springs, Florida?
The median home costs 6.2 times the median household income ($605,532 against $97,508), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,872 a month takes about 23% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Bonita Springs, Florida?
Unemployment in Bonita Springs, Florida is only 3.4%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How educated are people in Bonita Springs, Florida?
41.6% of adults in Bonita Springs, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 2), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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