Winding Cypress, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Winding Cypress is a small community located in Florida, within Collier County. The total population is 1,160. It ranks as the 760th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Winding Cypress is 63.3 years. This is 49% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. Only 0.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 19.1% 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 Winding Cypress is $138,359. This is 86% higher than the state median of $74,568. It is also 71% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.9%. This is 50% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Winding Cypress, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $991,000. Housing costs are 176% higher than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.2x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 48% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Winding Cypress has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.2% of all residents. Asian residents account for 2.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (96.2% vs 50.4%).

Education

46.3% 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. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 16.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Winding Cypress, 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.