North Fort Myers CDP, Lee County, Florida Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for North Fort Myers CDP, Florida, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in North Fort Myers CDP, Florida. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in North Fort Myers CDP, Florida. The estimated population of North Fort Myers CDP, Florida is 41,551 people, with a median age of 63.2.

We can look at the total population in North Fort Myers CDP over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
41,551
-1.81% +1.55%
2020
42,315
-1.06% -
2019
42,770
+2.59%
-
2018
41,690
+1.89%
-
2017
40,916
- -

Population of North Fort Myers CDP, Florida by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
85.7%
88.5%
-3.16%
Black/African American
2.3%
1.9%
+21.05%
Native
0.1%
0.4%
-75.00%
Hispanic
9.7%
6.9%
+40.58%
Asian
1%
0.7%
+42.86%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.1%
1.5%
-26.67%
Other
0.1%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of North Fort Myers CDP, Florida by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 63.2 -0.16% 61.8 -0.48% 63.5 -0.31%
2020 63.3 +1.28% 62.1 +2.14% 63.7 0%
2019 62.5 -0.16% 60.8 -0.33% 63.7 0%
2018 62.6 -1.11% 61 -1.93% 63.7 -0.62%
2017 63.3 - 62.2 - 64.1 -

The median age of North Fort Myers CDP, Florida gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,045 -9.2% 825 +57.44% 903 1,398
10 to 19 1,258 0.21% 1,404 -15.56% 1,241 1,161
20 to 29 1,238 +50.93% 935 +43.28% 1,984 1,389
30 to 39 1,091 +17.52% 1,240 -8.8% 1,291 1,109
40 to 49 1,869 -11.98% 1,454 -4.55% 1,633 1,377
50 to 59 2,639 -2.91% 2,960 -15.39% 2,435 2,512
60 to 69 4,069 -12.86% 5,028 +2.95% 3,537 5,135
70+ 6,651 +3.18% 7,210 +5.35% 6,857 7,589

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of North Fort Myers CDP, Florida is $50,177.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for North Fort Myers CDP.

  • Under 25
    $45,000.00
  • 25 to 44
    $51,495.00
  • 45 to 64
    $53,195.00
  • 65 and over
    $46,875.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in North Fort Myers CDP, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in North Fort Myers CDP, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of North Fort Myers CDP, Florida is currently $64,051.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.39% of households in North Fort Myers CDP are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of North Fort Myers CDP against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.48%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.33%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.75%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.16%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.38%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.51%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.39%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in North Fort Myers CDP is $33,632.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of North Fort Myers CDP by the total population of North Fort Myers CDP.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in North Fort Myers CDP, Florida, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in North Fort Myers CDP to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.83%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20.26%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.73%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    50.69%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.49%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in North Fort Myers CDP that are over the age of 16.

The total population of North Fort Myers CDP over the age of 16 is 37,998.

Of those people, a total of 41.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in North Fort Myers CDP is 39.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,150 47.50% 5.70%
20 to 24 years 1,359 84.10% 4.50%
25 to 29 years 2,014 82.80% 5.30%
30 to 34 years 1,352 81.60% 6.10%
35 to 44 years 2,195 87.00% 3.30%
45 to 54 years 3,852 80.70% 2.30%
55 to 59 years 2,958 63.00% 18.10%
60 to 64 years 3,975 48.30% 0.60%
65 to 74 years 9,434 19.20% 3.00%
75 years and over 9,709 7.70% 0.50%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in North Fort Myers CDP. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 35,002 39.70% 4.30%
Black or African American 657 75.30% 16.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 99 60.60% 0.00%
Asian 386 44.00% 18.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 8 0.00% 0.00%
Other 405 83.70% 18.90%
Two or more races 1,441 60.20% 0.50%
Hispanic or Latino 3,095 70.70% 4.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 33,450 38.50% 4.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in North Fort Myers CDP as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in North Fort Myers CDP is 15,037, with median earnings of $30,532.00.

Women in North Fort Myers CDP, Florida earning approximately 72.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 15,037 $30,532.00
Male 7,540 $34,408.00
Female 7,497 $24,960.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,245 $62,132.00
Business and Financial 659 $54,281.00
Computer and Mathematical 218 $67,604.00
Architecture and Engineering 274 $27,161.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 12 $0.00
Community and Social Service 183 $43,299.00
Legal 65 $66,417.00
Educational and Library 620 $30,361.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 240 $30,161.00
Healthcare Practitioners 577 $46,571.00
Healthcare Support 447 $33,438.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 191 $32,750.00
Law Enforcement 61 $28,527.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,119 $14,303.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 866 $22,103.00
Personal Care and Service 450 $20,833.00
Sales 1,828 $20,486.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,649 $27,377.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 96 $45,833.00
Construction and Extraction 1,066 $37,159.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 541 $47,813.00
Production 651 $21,986.00
Transportation and Material Moving 496 $29,630.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 821 $56,484.00 424 $80,703.00
Business and Financial 453 $54,765.00 206 $36,912.00
Computer and Mathematical 166 $38,125.00 52 $79,167.00
Architecture and Engineering 252 $27,107.00 22 $93,438.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 86 $43,333.00 97 $43,194.00
Legal 27 $67,250.00 38 $55,938.00
Educational and Library 125 $31,589.00 495 $29,176.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 79 $29,570.00 161 $31,103.00
Healthcare Practitioners 162 $69,022.00 415 $44,583.00
Healthcare Support 21 $0.00 426 $33,292.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 179 $33,750.00 12 $0.00
Law Enforcement 53 $28,884.00 8 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 528 $13,467.00 591 $18,828.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 463 $36,693.00 403 $20,866.00
Personal Care and Service 146 $13,750.00 304 $21,453.00
Sales 781 $22,238.00 1,047 $19,210.00
Office and Administrative Support 571 $34,756.00 2,078 $25,846.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 57 $102,773.00 39 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,008 $40,053.00 58 $22,197.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 539 $48,438.00 2 $0.00
Production 290 $28,793.00 361 $21,285.00
Transportation and Material Moving 377 $32,904.00 119 $26,157.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 20,270 households in North Fort Myers CDP, with an average household size of 2.04 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 11,012 families in North Fort Myers CDP with an average family size of 2.69 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 9,182 654 1,176 9,258
Average Household Size 2.54 4.06 3.65 1.19
Total Families 9,182 654 1,176 0
Average Household Size 2.52 3.69 3.44 0

Poverty

Of the 11,012 families in North Fort Myers CDP, 8.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in North Fort Myers CDP:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 27,997 housing units in North Fort Myers CDP, Florida.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 20,270 72.40%
Vacant 7,727 27.60%

11.25% of the total 27,997 housing units in North Fort Myers CDP are rental units. This is approximately 3,151 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 16,945 are occupied by the owner - or 60.52% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in North Fort Myers CDP is $978.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in North Fort Myers CDP that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    174
  • Less than $500
    547
  • $500 to $999
    1,149
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,086
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    257
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    88
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    18
  • $3,000 or more
    6

Property Value

The median value of a property in North Fort Myers CDP is $111,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in North Fort Myers CDP that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    4,152
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    3,869
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2,042
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,696
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,777
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,697
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    610
  • $1,000,000 or more
    102

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in North Fort Myers CDP. The chart below shows the number of properties in North Fort Myers CDP that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    107
  • 1940 to 1949
    152
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,053
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,891
  • 1970 to 1979
    7,024
  • 1980 to 1989
    9,016
  • 1990 to 1999
    4,358
  • 2000 to 2009
    3,228
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,106
  • 2014 or later
    62

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in North Fort Myers CDP that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,187
  • 1 vehicle available
    11,033
  • 2 vehicles available
    6,181
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,869

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in North Fort Myers CDP get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in North Fort Myers CDP that commute to work in a particular way.

25.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in North Fort Myers CDP.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    542
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    821
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,541
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,530
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,738
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    887
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,569
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    476
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    452
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,150
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    389
  • 90 or more minutes
    300

Summary

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