Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL

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2021 Population

127,375

0.253% 1-year decline

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

42.4

2.08% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

14.7%

0.827% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$54,565

5.04% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$247,600

5.59% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

52,478

0.0229% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL had a population of 127k people with a median age of 42.4 and a median household income of $54,565. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL declined from 127,698 to 127,375, a −0.253% decrease and its median household income grew from $51,945 to $54,565, a 5.04% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (56.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (16.3%), White (Hispanic) (10.7%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.78%), and Other (Hispanic) (4.99%).

25.2% of the households in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

89.7% of the residents in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lee County (Central)--Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL are Fort Myers Technical College (591 degrees awarded in 2021), Southern Technical College (499 degrees), and Florida Academy (462035) (298 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL was $247,600, and the homeownership rate was 56.5%.

Most people in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL was 2 cars per household.

Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL borders Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL, Cape Coral City PUMA, FL, Lehigh Acres & North Fort Myers PUMA, FL, and Bonita Springs City & Estero (East) PUMA, FL.

United States Florida

Population & Diversity

Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL is home to a population of 127k people, from which 89.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 17.5% of Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL residents were born outside of the country (22.3k people).

In 2021, there were 3.44 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (71.6k people) in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 13.6k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL are Spanish (22,319 households), Haitian (2,355 households), and Portuguese (1,456 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

63,471

Women

49.8%

63,956

Men

50.2%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 127,427 inhabitants, with 50.2% men, and 49.8% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

89.7%

2021 Citizenship

89.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 89.7% of Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL was 89.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
71.6k ± 2.55k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
20.8k ± 1.61k
White (Hispanic)
13.6k ± 1.58k

21.9%

Hispanic Population

27.9k people

21.9% of the people in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL are hispanic (27.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,624 ± 1,457 people
Guatemala
3,116 ± 1,354 people
Haiti
2,634 ± 1,247 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL was Mexico, the natal country of 3,624 Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL residents, followed by Guatemala with 3,116 and Haiti with 2,634.

Foreign-Born Population

17.5%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

22.3k people

16.9%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

21.5k people

As of 2021, 17.5% of Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL residents (22.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL was 16.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
22,319 households (18.7%)
Haitian
2,355 households (1.97%)
Portuguese
1,456 households (1.22%)

25.2% of the households in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL was Spanish. 18.7% of the households in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,670 ± 327
Gulf War (2001-)
1,396 ± 376
Korea
776 ± 327

Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.91 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL employs 52.5k people. The largest industries in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL are Construction (7,225 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,759 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,264 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($194,034), Air transportation ($141,039), and Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($123,868).

Males in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL have an average income that is 1.17 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,312. The income inequality in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.474, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

24,677

Women

47%

27,813

Men

53%

The workforce of Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL in 2020 was 52,490 people, with 47% woman, and 53% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL.

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Occupations

52.5k

2021 Value

−0.0229%

1 Year decline

± −0.0229%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL declined at a rate of −0.0229%, from 52.5k employees to 52.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,645 people), Customer service representatives (1,566 people), and Cashiers (1,443 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

52.5k

2021 Value

−0.0229%

1 Year decline

± −0.0229%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL declined at a rate of −0.0229%, from 52.5k employees to 52.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL, are Construction (7,225 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,759 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,264 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL, though some of these residents may live in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,126

Median earning men ± $2,558

$30,668

Median earning women ± $1,366

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($71,625), Public Administration ($66,250), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,214).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($67,321), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,625), and Public Administration ($42,830).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Florida. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $93.7B, followed by Electronics ($57.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($56.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$640B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

121% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $640B. This is expected to increase 121% to $1.41T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$22.9B
Texas
$17.8B
California
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $22.9B, followed by Texas with $17.8B and California and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (51.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.635%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL awarded 1,956 degrees. The student population of Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,245 male students and 2,275 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL are White (863 and 44.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (659 and 33.8%), Black or African American (336 and 17.2%), and Two or More Races (32 and 1.64%).

The largest universities in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL by number of degrees awarded are Fort Myers Technical College (591 and 30.2%), Southern Technical College (499 and 25.5%), and Florida Academy (462035) (298 and 15.2%).

The most popular majors in Lee County (Central)--Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL are Medical Assistant (228 and 11.7%), General Cosmetology (136 and 6.95%), and Criminal Justice - Police Science (113 and 5.78%).

The median tuition cost in Lee County (Central)--Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL for private four year colleges is $14,280.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2019 in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 61.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 55%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,520 (35.4% men and 64.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 3,520 students enrolled in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL, 35.4% men and 64.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,566 records, of which 61.8% were women and 38.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Medical Assistant
225 degree-majors awarded
General Cosmetology
136 degree-majors awarded
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
77 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Lee County (Central)--Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL was Medical Assistant with 225 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Lee County (Central)--Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Fort Myers Technical College
591 degrees awarded
Southern Technical College
499 degrees awarded
Florida Academy (462035)
298 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Fort Myers Technical College with 591 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 723 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL, which is 0.586 times less than the 1,233 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 863 degrees mean that there were 1.31 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 659 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 2-year ($14,508) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,875) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,150) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.79% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.84% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (32.6k), Some college (19.8k), and Bachelors Degree (16.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL was $247,600 in 2021, which is 1.01 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $234,500 to $247,600, a 5.59% increase. The homeownership rate in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL is 56.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL have an average commute time of 24.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL is $54,565. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL was Weston, Pembroke Pines (Northwest) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $119,189, followed by Coral Gables City, Pinecrest Village & Kendall (South) PUMA, FL and Wellington Village & Agricultural Reserve PUMA, FL, with respective values of $110,497 and $105,882.

Housing

Property

$247,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,659

$28,508

Median Property Taxes

±$1,343

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

56.5%

Homeownership

2021

64.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 56.5% of the housing units in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 56.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL was Weston, Pembroke Pines (Northwest) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $119,189, followed by Coral Gables City, Pinecrest Village & Kendall (South) PUMA, FL and Wellington Village & Agricultural Reserve PUMA, FL, with respective values of $110,497 and $105,882.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,565

Median Household Income

± $2,666

50.5k

Number of Households

± 1,842

In 2021, the median household income of the 50.5k households in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL grew to $54,565 from the previous year's value of $51,945.

The following chart displays the households in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.474

2021 Wage GINI in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL

In 2021, the income inequality in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.843% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (73.1%)
Carpooled (11.6%)
Worked At Home (8.46%)

In 2021, 73.1% of workers in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.6%) and those who worked at home (8.46%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL have a shorter commute time (24.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.7% of the workforce in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL (18.3k out of 125k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

83.9% of the population of Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL has health coverage, with 32.8% on employee plans, 17.7% on Medicaid, 17.3% on Medicare, 14.9% on non-group plans, and 1.23% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Florida see 1372 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.939% decrease from the previous year (1385 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1631 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 546 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

1,372 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Florida

Primary care physicians in Florida see an average of 1,372 patients per year. This represents a 0.939% decrease from the previous year (1,385 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Florida in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.1% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 37% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

16.1%

Uninsured

32.8%

Employer Coverage

17.7%

Medicaid

17.3%

Medicare

14.9%

Non-Group

1.23%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL grew by 4.22% from 15.5% to 16.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Greater Fort Myers City PUMA, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.