Fort Myers Shores is a CDP located in Lee County Florida. Fort Myers Shores has a 2024 population of 6,074. Fort Myers Shores is currently growing at a rate of 0.7% annually but its population has decreased by -9.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,745 in 2020.
The average household income in Fort Myers Shores is $78,595 with a poverty rate of 10.05%. The median age in Fort Myers Shores is 40.1 years: 42.3 years for males, and 37.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Myers Shores was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,420 | 73.79% |
| Two or more races | 1,023 | 17.08% |
| Other race | 304 | 5.08% |
| Black or African American | 191 | 3.19% |
| Native American | 52 | 0.87% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,305 | 2.59 | 56 | 44 |
| Married | 1,006 | 3.5 | 55 | 45 |
| Non Family | 819 | 1.13 | 50.7 | 49.3 |
| Female | 300 | 3.31 | 63.7 | 36.3 |
| Male | 180 | 3.04 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
56.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 286 | 6.69% |
| Associates Degree | 495 | 11.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 436 | 10.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 132 | 3.09% |
| High School Graduate | 1,493 | 34.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 511 | 11.96% |
| Some College | 920 | 21.53% |
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 | 3,237 | 3,078 | 439 |
| Hispanic | 872 | 299 | 129 |
| 2+ Races | 511 | 66 | 24 |
| Other Race | 220 | 98 | 73 |
| Black | 84 | 70 | 0 |
| Native American | 25 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.09%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 33.18%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,830 | $78,958 | $43,939 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,381 | $46,875 | $29,007 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,969 | $38,962 | $17,460 |
| Overall | $41,997 | $45,640 | $35,309 |
| Some College | $46,241 | $46,002 | $47,581 |
$41,997
Average Earnings
$45,640
Average Male
$35,309
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
68.91% of Fort Myers Shores residents speak only English, while 31.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 30.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,000 | 282 | 7.05% |
| Black | 191 | 172 | 90.05% |
| Hispanic | 1,667 | 157 | 9.42% |
| Multiple | 1,023 | 146 | 14.27% |
10.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.47%
Male Poverty Rate
10.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Myers Shores is Black, with 90.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Myers Shores is White, with 7.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.79% |
| High School | 7.9% |
| Some College | 5.09% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 4.35% |
| Male Employed | 3.44% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,750 | $83,556 |
| Households | $66,034 | $78,595 |
| Married Families | $77,669 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $54,063 | $62,608 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.6%
Male Marriage Rate
46.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
402
Number of Veterans
389
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 128 |
| First Gulf War | 99 |
| Second Gulf War | 75 |
| Korea | 19 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 149 |
| 75+ | 120 |
| 35 to 54 | 61 |
| 65 to 74 | 52 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 385 | 10.17% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 2.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.7%
Labor Force Participation
54.9%
Employment Rate
7.9%
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
32.8%
Born in Fort Myers Shores
85.91%
Native Born
14.09%
Foreign Born
9.6%
Non Citizen
4.49%
Naturalized
85.91% of Fort Myers Shores residents were born in the United States, with 32.8% having been born in Florida. 9.6% 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 | 6,074 | 42 | 0.7% |
| 2023 | 6,032 | 42 | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 5,990 | 253 | 4.41% |
| 2021 | 5,737 | -1,008 | -14.94% |
| 2020 | 6,745 | -68 | -1% |
| 2019 | 6,813 | -197 | -2.81% |
| 2018 | 7,010 | 514 | 7.91% |
| 2017 | 6,496 | 380 | 6.21% |
| 2016 | 6,116 | 575 | 10.38% |
| 2015 | 5,541 | 121 | 2.23% |
| 2014 | 5,420 | 693 | 14.66% |
| 2013 | 4,727 | 150 | 3.28% |
| 2012 | 4,577 | -556 | -10.83% |
| 2011 | 5,133 | -354 | -6.45% |
| 2010 | 5,487 | 0 | 0% |