Bonita Springs is a city located in Lee County Florida. Bonita Springs has a 2024 population of 57,018. Bonita Springs is currently growing at a rate of 1.4% annually and its population has increased by 5.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 53,862 in 2020.
The average household income in Bonita Springs is $135,534 with a poverty rate of 8.44%. The median age in Bonita Springs is 61.2 years: 59.8 years for males, and 62.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bonita Springs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42,384 | 77.3% |
| Two or more races | 5,987 | 10.92% |
| Other race | 3,044 | 5.55% |
| Native American | 1,550 | 2.83% |
| Black or African American | 1,138 | 2.08% |
| Asian | 654 | 1.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 73 | 0.13% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 24,586 | 2.23 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Married | 14,564 | 2.52 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
| Non Family | 8,176 | 1.25 | 68.8 | 31.2 |
| Female | 1,421 | 4.29 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
| Male | 425 | 4.06 | 48.2 | 51.8 |
2.65
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
80.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,471 | 3.18% |
| Associates Degree | 3,821 | 8.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,870 | 23.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,336 | 18% |
| High School Graduate | 9,654 | 20.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,450 | 7.45% |
| Some College | 8,715 | 18.82% |
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 | 36,184 | 35,276 | 17,125 |
| Hispanic | 7,956 | 4,077 | 1,131 |
| 2+ Races | 4,005 | 2,960 | 969 |
| Other Race | 2,117 | 1,029 | 358 |
| Black | 922 | 859 | 200 |
| Native American | 775 | 28 | 10 |
| Asian | 509 | 478 | 384 |
| Islander | 52 | 52 | 30 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 75.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,643 | $65,549 | $45,806 |
| Graduate Degree | $84,298 | $102,235 | $67,083 |
| High School Graduate | $36,965 | $46,314 | $26,977 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,733 | $31,352 | $14,928 |
| Overall | $41,391 | $44,458 | $38,635 |
| Some College | $44,501 | $50,754 | $40,538 |
$41,391
Average Earnings
$44,458
Average Male
$38,635
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.59% of Bonita Springs residents speak only English, while 23.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 39,629 | 2,292 | 5.78% |
| Hispanic | 12,451 | 2,173 | 17.45% |
| Multiple | 5,985 | 758 | 12.66% |
| Native | 1,507 | 610 | 40.48% |
| Other | 3,031 | 206 | 6.8% |
| Asian | 654 | 79 | 12.08% |
| Black | 1,089 | 76 | 6.98% |
8.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.11%
Male Poverty Rate
7.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bonita Springs is Native, with 40.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bonita Springs is White, with 5.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.89% |
| High School | 8.72% |
| Some College | 5.61% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 11.11% |
| Female Employed | 7.76% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.66% |
| Male Employed | 4.85% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $115,042 | $158,165 |
| Households | $90,486 | $135,534 |
| Married Families | $121,033 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,506 | $87,128 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.7%
Male Marriage Rate
62.5%
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
4,381
Number of Veterans
4,187
Male Veterans
194
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2,103 |
| Korea | 613 |
| First Gulf War | 437 |
| Second Gulf War | 334 |
| World War II | 82 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 2,530 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,039 |
| 35 to 54 | 390 |
| 55 to 64 | 304 |
| 18 to 34 | 118 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,268 | 10.86% |
| 2+ Races | 70 | 1.6% |
| Hispanic | 66 | 0.72% |
| Other Race | 43 | 1.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.6%
Labor Force Participation
43.2%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
14.44%
Born in Bonita Springs
79.91%
Native Born
20.09%
Foreign Born
12.96%
Non Citizen
7.13%
Naturalized
79.91% of Bonita Springs residents were born in the United States, with 14.44% having been born in Florida. 12.96% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 60,963 | 789 | 1.31% |
| 2028 | 60,174 | 789 | 1.33% |
| 2027 | 59,385 | 789 | 1.35% |
| 2026 | 58,596 | 789 | 1.36% |
| 2025 | 57,807 | 789 | 1.38% |
| 2024 | 57,018 | 789 | 1.4% |
| 2023 | 56,229 | -151 | -0.27% |
| 2022 | 56,380 | 1,505 | 2.74% |
| 2021 | 54,875 | 1,013 | 1.88% |
| 2020 | 53,862 | -5,920 | -9.9% |
| 2019 | 59,782 | 2,325 | 4.05% |
| 2018 | 57,457 | 1,184 | 2.1% |
| 2017 | 56,273 | 1,805 | 3.31% |
| 2016 | 54,468 | 2,567 | 4.95% |
| 2015 | 51,901 | 2,494 | 5.05% |
| 2014 | 49,407 | 1,711 | 3.59% |
| 2013 | 47,696 | 1,330 | 2.87% |
| 2012 | 46,366 | 1,311 | 2.91% |
| 2011 | 45,055 | 972 | 2.2% |
| 2010 | 44,083 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 32,797 | -28,166 | -46.2% |