Captiva, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 99, Captiva's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Captiva is a small community located in Florida, within Lee County. The total population is 99. It ranks as the 934th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Captiva is 36.4 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 42.6 years. 10.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 47.5%. This is 278% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Captiva, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 48% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Captiva is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 24.2%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (23.2% vs 14.6%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (6.1% vs 2.9%).

Education

68.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Captiva in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 99% higher than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 69.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Captiva, Florida is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.