Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 127, Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores'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

Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores is a small community located in Florida, within Lee County. The total population is 127. It ranks as the 926th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores is 79.7 years. This is 87% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. 56.7% 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 Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores is $73,897. This is about the same as the state median of $74,568. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.0%. This is 19% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $683,800. Housing costs are 90% higher than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio of 9.3x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 84.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

46.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% 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 81.9%. Notably, 22.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores, 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.