Gateway is a CDP located in Lee County Florida. Gateway has a 2024 population of 10,727. Gateway is currently growing at a rate of 1.57% annually and its population has increased by 1.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,552 in 2020.
The average household income in Gateway is $135,347 with a poverty rate of 4.78%. The median age in Gateway is 41.8 years: 43.5 years for males, and 41.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gateway was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,809 | 81.32% |
| Two or more races | 660 | 6.87% |
| Other race | 617 | 6.43% |
| Black or African American | 270 | 2.81% |
| Asian | 237 | 2.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.1% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,773 | 2.55 | 85.6 | 14.4 |
| Married | 2,171 | 3.02 | 91.8 | 8.2 |
| Non Family | 1,097 | 1.13 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
| Female | 396 | 3.63 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Male | 109 | 3.32 | 100 | 0 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
85.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 202 | 3.09% |
| Associates Degree | 594 | 9.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,038 | 31.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,196 | 18.28% |
| High School Graduate | 1,221 | 18.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 69 | 1.05% |
| Some College | 1,221 | 18.67% |
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 | 5,255 | 5,084 | 2,664 |
| Hispanic | 599 | 568 | 234 |
| 2+ Races | 319 | 319 | 191 |
| Other Race | 246 | 246 | 36 |
| Black | 234 | 215 | 145 |
| Asian | 224 | 174 | 97 |
| Islander | 10 | 10 | 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 black people with a rate of 61.97%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,439 | $120,233 | $51,842 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,326 | $99,688 | $68,333 |
| High School Graduate | $49,875 | $70,512 | $44,770 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $68,109 | $79,632 | $53,040 |
| Some College | $63,250 | $76,322 | $43,527 |
$68,109
Average Earnings
$79,632
Average Male
$53,040
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.46% of Gateway residents speak only English, while 13.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,424 | 401 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,181 | 44 | 3.73% |
| Other | 617 | 29 | 4.7% |
| Asian | 237 | 14 | 5.91% |
4.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.84%
Male Poverty Rate
5.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gateway is Asian, with 5.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gateway is Hispanic, with 3.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.51% |
| Some College | 3.91% |
| High School | 2.7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 58.73% |
| Female Employed | 3.03% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $120,403 | $150,403 |
| Households | $103,161 | $135,347 |
| Married Families | $126,367 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $76,381 | $90,172 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.0%
Male Marriage Rate
57.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
484
Number of Veterans
484
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 317 |
| Second Gulf War | 40 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 211 |
| 65 to 74 | 142 |
| 55 to 64 | 78 |
| 35 to 54 | 53 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 440 | 7.24% |
| Hispanic | 53 | 6.04% |
| Other Race | 29 | 7.07% |
| Black | 15 | 6.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.4%
Labor Force Participation
58.8%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
32.44%
Born in Gateway
88.9%
Native Born
11.1%
Foreign Born
4.51%
Non Citizen
6.59%
Naturalized
88.9% of Gateway residents were born in the United States, with 32.44% having been born in Florida. 4.51% 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 | 10,727 | 166 | 1.57% |
| 2023 | 10,561 | 166 | 1.6% |
| 2022 | 10,395 | -377 | -3.5% |
| 2021 | 10,772 | 220 | 2.08% |
| 2020 | 10,552 | -150 | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 10,702 | 189 | 1.8% |
| 2018 | 10,513 | 125 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 10,388 | 689 | 7.1% |
| 2016 | 9,699 | 1,491 | 18.17% |
| 2015 | 8,208 | -18 | -0.22% |
| 2014 | 8,226 | -85 | -1.02% |
| 2013 | 8,311 | -183 | -2.15% |
| 2012 | 8,494 | -289 | -3.29% |
| 2011 | 8,783 | 382 | 4.55% |
| 2010 | 8,401 | 0 | 0% |