North Fort Myers, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

North Fort Myers is a mid-sized community located in Florida, within Lee County. The total population is 44,993. It ranks as the 91st most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in North Fort Myers is 63.4 years. This is 49% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. Only 11.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 24.3% 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 North Fort Myers is $56,261. This is 25% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.8%. This is 18% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $161,800. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $359,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, North Fort Myers is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in North Fort Myers is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (82.1% vs 50.4%). The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (12.7%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

21.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% 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 88.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for North Fort Myers, 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.