San Carlos Park is a CDP located in Lee County Florida. San Carlos Park has a 2024 population of 19,232. San Carlos Park is currently growing at a rate of 0.9% annually and its population has increased by 5.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,256 in 2020.
The average household income in San Carlos Park is $92,370 with a poverty rate of 9.9%. The median age in San Carlos Park is 36.3 years: 34.9 years for males, and 37.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of San Carlos Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,428 | 68.09% |
| Two or more races | 3,607 | 19.76% |
| Other race | 1,371 | 7.51% |
| Black or African American | 510 | 2.79% |
| Asian | 317 | 1.74% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 19 | 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 | 6,452 | 2.83 | 76.6 | 23.4 |
| Married | 3,281 | 3.24 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Non Family | 1,892 | 1.68 | 74.8 | 25.2 |
| Female | 702 | 3.44 | 57 | 43 |
| Male | 577 | 3.47 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
76.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 714 | 5.85% |
| Associates Degree | 1,226 | 10.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,466 | 20.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,101 | 9.02% |
| High School Graduate | 3,675 | 30.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 512 | 4.19% |
| Some College | 2,516 | 20.61% |
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 | 8,319 | 7,832 | 2,792 |
| Hispanic | 3,098 | 2,413 | 563 |
| 2+ Races | 1,586 | 1,320 | 494 |
| Other Race | 949 | 725 | 149 |
| Black | 247 | 240 | 61 |
| Asian | 236 | 223 | 11 |
| Islander | 19 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 97.17%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 33.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,852 | $54,993 | $56,435 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,904 | $81,250 | $69,038 |
| High School Graduate | $46,307 | $56,875 | $41,016 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $47,292 | $29,047 | $51,985 |
| Overall | $52,238 | $56,177 | $44,912 |
| Some College | $48,301 | $60,906 | $42,281 |
$52,238
Average Earnings
$56,177
Average Male
$44,912
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.1% of San Carlos Park residents speak only English, while 23.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,087 | 938 | 8.46% |
| Hispanic | 5,297 | 612 | 11.55% |
| Multiple | 3,531 | 348 | 9.86% |
| Other | 1,371 | 207 | 15.1% |
| Black | 509 | 35 | 6.88% |
| Asian | 301 | 19 | 6.31% |
| Islander | 19 | 7 | 36.84% |
9.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.4%
Male Poverty Rate
9.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in San Carlos Park is Islander, with 36.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in San Carlos Park is Asian, with 6.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.07%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.25% |
| High School | 5.99% |
| Some College | 2.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 23.97% |
| Female Employed | 4.56% |
| Male Employed | 4.19% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,393 | $95,447 |
| Households | $80,109 | $92,370 |
| Married Families | $86,301 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,545 | $76,297 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.3%
Male Marriage Rate
46.1%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
822
Number of Veterans
674
Male Veterans
148
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 317 |
| Vietnam | 243 |
| Second Gulf War | 184 |
| Korea | 30 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 249 |
| 65 to 74 | 193 |
| 75+ | 165 |
| 55 to 64 | 159 |
| 18 to 34 | 56 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 634 | 6.12% |
| Hispanic | 109 | 2.93% |
| 2+ Races | 100 | 5.12% |
| Black | 52 | 15.71% |
| Asian | 36 | 12.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.2%
Labor Force Participation
66.8%
Employment Rate
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
37.48%
Born in San Carlos Park
83.61%
Native Born
16.39%
Foreign Born
8.75%
Non Citizen
7.64%
Naturalized
83.61% of San Carlos Park residents were born in the United States, with 37.48% having been born in Florida. 8.75% 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 | 19,232 | 172 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 19,060 | 172 | 0.91% |
| 2022 | 18,888 | 298 | 1.6% |
| 2021 | 18,590 | 334 | 1.83% |
| 2020 | 18,256 | 295 | 1.64% |
| 2019 | 17,961 | 183 | 1.03% |
| 2018 | 17,778 | 181 | 1.03% |
| 2017 | 17,597 | 319 | 1.85% |
| 2016 | 17,278 | -1,165 | -6.32% |
| 2015 | 18,443 | 797 | 4.52% |
| 2014 | 17,646 | -813 | -4.4% |
| 2013 | 18,459 | -369 | -1.96% |
| 2012 | 18,828 | 630 | 3.46% |
| 2011 | 18,198 | 1,374 | 8.17% |
| 2010 | 16,824 | 0 | 0% |