Estero is a village located in Lee County Florida. Estero has a 2024 population of 38,200. Estero is currently growing at a rate of 0.77% annually and its population has increased by 3.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 37,030 in 2020.
The average household income in Estero is $139,940 with a poverty rate of 6.41%. The median age in Estero is 65.4 years: 66.2 years for males, and 64.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Estero was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,177 | 89.05% |
| Two or more races | 1,944 | 5.22% |
| Asian | 936 | 2.51% |
| Other race | 739 | 1.98% |
| Black or African American | 308 | 0.83% |
| Native American | 143 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.03% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 18,287 | 2.03 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Married | 11,184 | 2.36 | 89.6 | 10.4 |
| Non Family | 6,044 | 1.24 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Female | 762 | 3.19 | 84.1 | 15.9 |
| Male | 297 | 2.83 | 30.6 | 69.4 |
2.4
Average Family Size
2.03
Average Household Size
84.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 612 | 1.92% |
| Associates Degree | 3,483 | 10.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9,054 | 28.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,803 | 21.31% |
| High School Graduate | 5,983 | 18.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 270 | 0.85% |
| Some College | 5,722 | 17.92% |
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 | 28,215 | 27,610 | 14,278 |
| Hispanic | 2,155 | 1,939 | 751 |
| 2+ Races | 1,521 | 1,370 | 653 |
| Asian | 839 | 819 | 506 |
| Other Race | 585 | 585 | 126 |
| Black | 208 | 167 | 82 |
| Native American | 53 | 11 | 0 |
| Islander | 11 | 11 | 0 |
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 60.31%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,585 | $81,350 | $55,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,667 | $82,115 | $62,717 |
| High School Graduate | $41,927 | $43,819 | $41,432 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,339 | $66,468 | $50,513 |
| Some College | $46,482 | $52,750 | $40,898 |
$56,339
Average Earnings
$66,468
Average Male
$50,513
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.3% of Estero residents speak only English, while 9.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 32,289 | 2,093 | 6.48% |
| Hispanic | 2,929 | 229 | 7.82% |
| Multiple | 1,944 | 62 | 3.19% |
| Asian | 936 | 59 | 6.3% |
| Other | 739 | 52 | 7.04% |
6.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.77%
Male Poverty Rate
7.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Estero is Hispanic, with 7.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Estero is Multiple, with 3.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.53% |
| Some College | 6.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.86% |
| High School | 4.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 40.88% |
| Male Unemployed | 15.36% |
| Male Employed | 1.98% |
| Female Employed | 0.76% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $113,232 | $165,288 |
| Households | $100,459 | $139,940 |
| Married Families | $117,887 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $65,881 | $87,216 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
66.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
71.2%
Male Marriage Rate
62.7%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,183
Number of Veterans
2,984
Male Veterans
199
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,701 |
| Korea | 378 |
| First Gulf War | 244 |
| Second Gulf War | 212 |
| World War II | 37 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,558 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,015 |
| 35 to 54 | 271 |
| 55 to 64 | 264 |
| 18 to 34 | 75 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,937 | 9.84% |
| Hispanic | 174 | 7.46% |
| 2+ Races | 128 | 7.81% |
| Other Race | 53 | 7.64% |
| Black | 50 | 21.65% |
| Asian | 15 | 1.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.1%
Labor Force Participation
39.6%
Employment Rate
3.7%
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
11.99%
Born in Estero
88.51%
Native Born
11.49%
Foreign Born
4.36%
Non Citizen
7.12%
Naturalized
88.51% of Estero residents were born in the United States, with 11.99% having been born in Florida. 4.36% 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 | 39,663 | 292 | 0.74% |
| 2028 | 39,371 | 293 | 0.75% |
| 2027 | 39,078 | 293 | 0.76% |
| 2026 | 38,785 | 292 | 0.76% |
| 2025 | 38,493 | 293 | 0.77% |
| 2024 | 38,200 | 292 | 0.77% |
| 2023 | 37,908 | 139 | 0.37% |
| 2022 | 37,769 | 332 | 0.89% |
| 2021 | 37,437 | 407 | 1.1% |
| 2020 | 37,030 | 3,099 | 9.13% |
| 2019 | 33,931 | 554 | 1.66% |
| 2018 | 33,377 | 336 | 1.02% |
| 2017 | 33,041 | 537 | 1.65% |
| 2016 | 32,504 | 1,010 | 3.21% |
| 2015 | 31,494 | 957 | 3.13% |
| 2014 | 22,649 | -362 | -1.57% |
| 2014 | 30,537 | 743 | 2.49% |
| 2013 | 23,011 | -113 | -0.49% |
| 2013 | 29,794 | 676 | 2.32% |
| 2012 | 23,124 | 842 | 3.78% |
| 2012 | 29,118 | 573 | 2.01% |
| 2011 | 22,282 | -330 | -1.46% |
| 2011 | 28,545 | 475 | 1.69% |
| 2010 | 22,612 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 28,070 | 5,421 | 23.93% |