Collier County, Florida Demographics 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
Collier County, Florida has a population of 398,291, the 19th most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $90,045 and the median home value is $540,700. The poverty rate is 10.7%.
Collier County Quick Facts
How Collier County Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 371,453 | 398,291 | +7.2% |
| Median household income | $85,722 | $90,045 | +5.0% |
| Median home value¹ | $444,039 | $540,700 | +21.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,621 | $1,862 | +14.9% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 61.4%
- Black: 6.4%
- Hispanic: 28.2%
- Asian: 1.5%
- Other: 0.4%
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < HS: 10.0%
- HS Diploma: 24.7%
- Some College: 15.9%
- Associate's: 9.1%
- Bachelor's: 23.5%
- Graduate+: 16.8%
Cities & Places in Collier County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Gate | 29,234 | $68,475 | 15.1% | $409,700 |
| Immokalee | 26,361 | $48,144 | 28.3% | $210,600 |
| Naples | 19,704 | $153,182 | 6.5% | $1,525,600 |
| Marco Island | 16,205 | $101,523 | 7.3% | $896,300 |
| Lely Resort | 8,582 | $93,750 | 9.8% | $666,900 |
| Ave Maria | 8,258 | $102,949 | 10.9% | $459,200 |
| Pelican Bay | 6,159 | $163,520 | 7.7% | $1,287,900 |
| Orangetree | 6,084 | $112,857 | 3.9% | $498,600 |
| Naples Manor | 5,501 | $64,937 | 23.5% | $340,400 |
| Naples Park | 5,122 | $80,039 | 6.2% | $690,900 |
| Vineyards | 3,849 | $131,118 | 2.5% | $651,800 |
| Lely | 3,804 | $69,846 | 7.8% | $326,100 |
| Island Walk | 2,722 | $81,103 | 4.7% | $667,900 |
| Verona Walk | 2,695 | $66,411 | 1.1% | $598,000 |
| Pelican Marsh | 2,617 | $143,261 | 2.7% | $1,079,800 |
| Berkshire Lakes | 2,064 | $85,795 | 1.8% | $374,400 |
| Pine Ridge (Collier County) | 1,910 | $131,953 | 6.9% | $924,500 |
| Winding Cypress | 1,160 | $138,359 | 18.9% | $991,000 |
| Chokoloskee | 808 | $98,495 | 0.0% | $219,900 |
| Heritage Bay | 802 | $127,422 | 2.7% | $678,600 |
| Marco Shores-Hammock Bay | 794 | $79,412 | 5.9% | $556,300 |
| Everglades | 200 | $57,400 | 17.5% | $456,700 |
| Goodland | 104 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Plantation Island | 43 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
Explore Florida Rankings
Population Overview
Collier County is located in Florida with a total population of 398,291. It is the 19th most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 24 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Collier County is 53.3 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. 17.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Collier County is $90,045. This is 21% higher than the state median of $74,568. It is also 12% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.7%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $540,700. Housing costs are 51% higher than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 6.0x. 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 67.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Collier County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 28.2%. The Black or African American population (6.4%) is well below the state average of 14.6%.
Education
40.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Collier County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 18% 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 90.0%. Notably, 16.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Collier County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Florida and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Collier County, Florida?
Collier County has a population of 398,291, making it the 19th most populous county in Florida.
What is the median income in Collier County?
The median household income in Collier County is $90,045 with a poverty rate of 10.7%.
How many cities are in Collier County, Florida?
Collier County contains 24 Census-designated places.