Ave Maria is a CDP located in Collier County Florida. Ave Maria has a 2024 population of 6,878. Ave Maria is currently growing at a rate of 7.7% annually and its population has increased by 67.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,110 in 2020.
The average household income in Ave Maria is $106,082 with a poverty rate of 12.43%. The median age in Ave Maria is 39.2 years: 34.7 years for males, and 41.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ave Maria was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,231 | 61.98% |
| Two or more races | 1,886 | 27.63% |
| Black or African American | 474 | 6.94% |
| Other race | 88 | 1.29% |
| Native American | 79 | 1.16% |
| Asian | 68 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,082 | 2.81 | 84.7 | 15.3 |
| Married | 1,266 | 3.49 | 79.5 | 20.5 |
| Non Family | 639 | 1.42 | 93.3 | 6.7 |
| Female | 148 | 3.01 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 29 | 2.93 | 44.8 | 55.2 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
84.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 36 | 0.84% |
| Associates Degree | 192 | 4.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,049 | 24.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 847 | 19.85% |
| High School Graduate | 969 | 22.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 277 | 6.49% |
| Some College | 898 | 21.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,387 | 2,358 | 1,469 |
| Hispanic | 1,310 | 1,026 | 147 |
| 2+ Races | 1,206 | 936 | 203 |
| Black | 322 | 322 | 116 |
| Other Race | 70 | 56 | 11 |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,188 | $91,107 | $44,815 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,909 | $101,583 | $2,499 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $53,618 | $11,418 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,416 | $63,496 | $28,049 |
| Some College | $37,137 | $55,947 | $35,403 |
$44,416
Average Earnings
$63,496
Average Male
$28,049
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.06% of Ave Maria residents speak only English, while 27.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.17% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,229 | 361 | 11.18% |
| Hispanic | 1,816 | 341 | 18.78% |
| Multiple | 1,745 | 155 | 8.88% |
| Native | 79 | 79 | 100% |
| Black | 412 | 26 | 6.31% |
12.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.87%
Male Poverty Rate
10.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ave Maria is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ave Maria is Black, with 6.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.88%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49.52% |
| Some College | 10.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.18% |
| High School | 8.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 41.51% |
| Female Employed | 15.65% |
| Male Employed | 2.2% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,368 | $105,301 |
| Households | $95,179 | $106,082 |
| Married Families | $91,364 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $97,139 | $107,258 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.6%
Male Marriage Rate
42.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
276
Number of Veterans
276
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 85 |
| Vietnam | 73 |
| Korea | 45 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 111 |
| 75+ | 95 |
| 65 to 74 | 55 |
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 218 | 6.12% |
| Black | 58 | 12.72% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 1.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.2%
Labor Force Participation
45.3%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
20.26%
Born in Ave Maria
85.72%
Native Born
14.28%
Foreign Born
6.28%
Non Citizen
8%
Naturalized
85.72% of Ave Maria residents were born in the United States, with 20.26% having been born in Florida. 6.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,878 | 492 | 7.7% |
| 2023 | 6,386 | 491 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 5,895 | 877 | 17.48% |
| 2021 | 5,018 | 908 | 22.09% |
| 2020 | 4,110 | 0 | 0% |