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Collier County, Florida Demographics 2026

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%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Collier County Quick Facts

Population 398,291
Median Household Income $90,045
Median Home Value $540,700
Poverty Rate 10.7%
Unemployment Rate 3.9%
Median Age 53.3 years
Homeownership Rate 76.6%
Affordability Ratio 6.0x
Bachelor's Degree+ 40.3%
High School Graduation 90.0%
Cities/Places 24
Population 398,291 19th of 67
Median Income $90,045 21% higher than state
Poverty Rate 10.7%
Unemployment 3.9%

How Collier County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population387,681398,291+2.7%
Median household income$86,173$90,045+4.5%
Median home value$486,800$540,700+11.1%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.6%
$25K-$50K 16.2%
$50K-$100K 26.7%
$100K+ 45.5%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.0%
$10K-$15K
2.7%
$15K-$20K
2.0%
$20K-$25K
2.9%
$25K-$30K
2.9%
$30K-$35K
2.9%
$35K-$40K
3.3%
$40K-$45K
3.4%
$45K-$50K
3.6%
$50K-$60K
5.7%
$60K-$75K
8.9%
$75K-$100K
12.1%
$100K-$125K
10.4%
$125K-$150K
7.5%
$150K-$200K
9.6%
$200K+
18.0%

Employment

3.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%
51.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.6%
Renter 23.4%
Affordability Index Expensive
6.0x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,862/mo 24.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

54out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Collier County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Golden Gate29,234$68,47515.1%$409,700
Immokalee26,361$48,14428.3%$210,600
Naples19,704$153,1826.5%$1,525,600
Marco Island16,205$101,5237.3%$896,300
Lely Resort8,582$93,7509.8%$666,900
Ave Maria8,258$102,94910.9%$459,200
Pelican Bay6,159$163,5207.7%$1,287,900
Orangetree6,084$112,8573.9%$498,600
Naples Manor5,501$64,93723.5%$340,400
Naples Park5,122$80,0396.2%$690,900
Vineyards3,849$131,1182.5%$651,800
Lely3,804$69,8467.8%$326,100
Island Walk2,722$81,1034.7%$667,900
Verona Walk2,695$66,4111.1%$598,000
Pelican Marsh2,617$143,2612.7%$1,079,800
Berkshire Lakes2,064$85,7951.8%$374,400
Pine Ridge (Collier County)1,910$131,9536.9%$924,500
Winding Cypress1,160$138,35918.9%$991,000
Chokoloskee808$98,4950.0%$219,900
Heritage Bay802$127,4222.7%$678,600
Marco Shores-Hammock Bay794$79,4125.9%$556,300
Everglades200$57,40017.5%$456,700
Goodland104N/A0.0%N/A
Plantation Island43N/A0.0%N/A

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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.