Fort Myers, FL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Fort Myers | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 90,829 | 22,318,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1844.5 | 312.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.91% | 1.35% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.1 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 34,585 | 8,536,315 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Fort Myers grew by 36.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 87,244 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Fort Myers has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Fort Myers | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,599 | $71,865 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.59% | 5.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Fort Myers is about 17% lower than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Fort Myers | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $264,206 | $293,727 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,418 | $1,564 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 48.1% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Fort Myers is about 15.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,418 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Fort Myers spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 188 hours, about 7.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Fort Myers | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.6 | 23.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 45.1 | 47.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 188 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,830 | $6,185 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 12.8% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 23,265 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,727 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Fort Myers is 23 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
Fort Myers has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Fort Myers | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.4% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
Fort Myers has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Fort Myers | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.2 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 21.4% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.7% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Fort Myers, Florida.
What is the population of Fort Myers, Florida?
The population of Fort Myers, Florida is 90,829, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Fort Myers, Florida?
The population density of Fort Myers, Florida is 1844.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Fort Myers, Florida?
The median household income in Fort Myers, Florida is $59,599, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Fort Myers, Florida?
The median home price in Fort Myers, Florida is $264,206, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Fort Myers, Florida?
The unemployment rate in Fort Myers, Florida is 4.3%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.