Cape Coral, FL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Population
| Metric | Cape Coral | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 198,996 | 22,318,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1663.6 | 312.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 3.14% | 1.35% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 46.2 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 73,090 | 8,536,315 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Cape Coral grew by 42.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 190,443 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Cape Coral has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Cape Coral | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,660 | $71,865 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.56% | 5.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Cape Coral is about 4% higher than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Cape Coral | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $350,122 | $293,727 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,740 | $1,564 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.2% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Cape Coral is about 16.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,740 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Cape Coral spend about 52 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 217 hours, about 9.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Cape Coral | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.1 | 23.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 52.1 | 47.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 217 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,734 | $6,185 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 12.5% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 13,540 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,875 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Cape Coral is 26 minutes, longer 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
Cape Coral has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Cape Coral | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.5% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
Cape Coral has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Cape Coral | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.3 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.3% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.9% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cape Coral, Florida.
What is the population of Cape Coral, Florida?
The population of Cape Coral, Florida is 198,996, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Cape Coral, Florida?
The population density of Cape Coral, Florida is 1663.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Cape Coral, Florida?
The median household income in Cape Coral, Florida is $74,660, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Cape Coral, Florida?
The median home price in Cape Coral, Florida is $350,122, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Cape Coral, Florida?
The unemployment rate in Cape Coral, Florida is 4.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.