North Fort Myers is a CDP located in Lee County Florida. North Fort Myers has a 2024 population of 43,006. North Fort Myers is currently growing at a rate of 0.6% annually and its population has increased by 1.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 42,315 in 2020.
The average household income in North Fort Myers is $67,336 with a poverty rate of 14.32%. The median age in North Fort Myers is 64 years: 63.2 years for males, and 64.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of North Fort Myers was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,785 | 88.92% |
| Two or more races | 2,649 | 6.23% |
| Asian | 637 | 1.5% |
| Other race | 621 | 1.46% |
| Black or African American | 612 | 1.44% |
| Native American | 164 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.06% |
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 | 21,355 | 1.98 | 85.4 | 14.6 |
| Non Family | 9,958 | 1.19 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
| Married | 9,576 | 2.48 | 91.5 | 8.5 |
| Female | 1,130 | 3.58 | 66.5 | 33.5 |
| Male | 691 | 3.66 | 76 | 24 |
2.62
Average Family Size
1.98
Average Household Size
85.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,624 | 7.23% |
| Associates Degree | 3,377 | 9.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,623 | 12.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,676 | 7.37% |
| High School Graduate | 12,788 | 35.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,110 | 3.06% |
| Some College | 9,106 | 25.08% |
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 | 32,356 | 29,724 | 6,788 |
| Hispanic | 2,604 | 1,631 | 198 |
| 2+ Races | 1,638 | 1,052 | 79 |
| Asian | 475 | 424 | 164 |
| Other Race | 403 | 194 | 67 |
| Black | 332 | 307 | 68 |
| Native American | 122 | 66 | 10 |
| Islander | 24 | 24 | 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 34.53%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,517 | $44,598 | $38,438 |
| Graduate Degree | $38,092 | $0 | $50,893 |
| High School Graduate | $38,727 | $44,747 | $32,817 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,402 | $36,124 | $22,150 |
| Overall | $34,643 | $39,350 | $28,683 |
| Some College | $29,973 | $35,786 | $27,035 |
$34,643
Average Earnings
$39,350
Average Male
$28,683
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.28% of North Fort Myers residents speak only English, while 10.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 35,802 | 4,179 | 11.67% |
| Hispanic | 4,456 | 1,119 | 25.11% |
| Multiple | 2,649 | 929 | 35.07% |
| Black | 596 | 417 | 69.97% |
| Other | 621 | 62 | 9.98% |
| Native | 164 | 18 | 10.98% |
14.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.9%
Male Poverty Rate
16.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in North Fort Myers is Black, with 69.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in North Fort Myers is Other, with 9.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.46% |
| High School | 13.6% |
| Some College | 10.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50.97% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.59% |
| Female Employed | 10.06% |
| Male Employed | 4.74% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,578 | $86,009 |
| Households | $53,705 | $67,336 |
| Married Families | $72,703 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,604 | $44,839 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.3%
Male Marriage Rate
46.7%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
5,445
Number of Veterans
5,150
Male Veterans
295
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2,285 |
| Korea | 501 |
| Second Gulf War | 375 |
| First Gulf War | 323 |
| World War II | 160 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 2,743 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,546 |
| 55 to 64 | 636 |
| 35 to 54 | 348 |
| 18 to 34 | 172 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,294 | 15.02% |
| Hispanic | 195 | 6.25% |
| 2+ Races | 76 | 4.36% |
| Asian | 32 | 6.43% |
| Other Race | 27 | 5.42% |
| Black | 16 | 4.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39.8%
Labor Force Participation
37.8%
Employment Rate
5%
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
20.66%
Born in North Fort Myers
91.35%
Native Born
8.65%
Foreign Born
5.42%
Non Citizen
3.23%
Naturalized
91.35% of North Fort Myers residents were born in the United States, with 20.66% having been born in Florida. 5.42% 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 | 43,006 | 257 | 0.6% |
| 2023 | 42,749 | 257 | 0.6% |
| 2022 | 42,492 | 941 | 2.26% |
| 2021 | 41,551 | -764 | -1.81% |
| 2020 | 42,315 | -455 | -1.06% |
| 2019 | 42,770 | 1,080 | 2.59% |
| 2018 | 41,690 | 774 | 1.89% |
| 2017 | 40,916 | 274 | 0.67% |
| 2016 | 40,642 | 82 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 40,560 | 1,417 | 3.62% |
| 2014 | 39,143 | -140 | -0.36% |
| 2013 | 39,283 | -170 | -0.43% |
| 2012 | 39,453 | -634 | -1.58% |
| 2011 | 40,087 | 680 | 1.73% |
| 2010 | 39,407 | 0 | 0% |