Everglades, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 200, Everglades'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

Everglades is a small community located in Florida, within Collier County. The total population is 200. It ranks as the 916th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Everglades is 44.8 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Everglades is $57,400. This is 23% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 29% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.5%. This is 39% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Everglades, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $456,700. Housing costs are 27% higher than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio of 8.0x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 61.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Everglades is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (80.5% vs 50.4%).

Education

33.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% lower 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 96.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Everglades, 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.