Cape Coral is a city located in Lee County Florida. Cape Coral has a 2024 population of 234,132. Cape Coral is currently growing at a rate of 4.31% annually and its population has increased by 19.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 195,422 in 2020.
The average household income in Cape Coral is $91,771 with a poverty rate of 9.84%. The median age in Cape Coral is 48.2 years: 47.1 years for males, and 49.2 years for females.
The city was founded in 1957 as a planned community, and it was incorporated as a city in 1970.
Almost all residents speak English at home, however, there are other residents who speak Spanish, Italian, French, German and Tagalog at home, with nearly 13% of the population speaking a language other than English at home.
Cape Coral has a short history but during that short time it has experienced substantial population growth. A population of just over 10,000 in 1970 more than tripled in 1980. By 2000, the population exceeded 100,000. Current estimates show that Cape Coral’s population is up 16.5% since the last census, indicating that this city is well on its way to reaching 200,000 residents.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cape Coral was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 153,427 | 77.13% |
| Two or more races | 26,330 | 13.24% |
| Black or African American | 8,648 | 4.35% |
| Other race | 6,820 | 3.43% |
| Asian | 3,490 | 1.75% |
| Native American | 173 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.01% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 76,882 | 2.58 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
| Married | 42,017 | 3.01 | 85.6 | 14.4 |
| Non Family | 23,623 | 1.28 | 71.2 | 28.8 |
| Female | 7,570 | 3.77 | 56.4 | 43.6 |
| Male | 3,672 | 3.49 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
77.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7,328 | 4.84% |
| Associates Degree | 14,842 | 9.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 24,672 | 16.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 12,667 | 8.36% |
| High School Graduate | 54,311 | 35.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,612 | 2.38% |
| Some College | 34,112 | 22.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 107,110 | 102,025 | 28,083 |
| Hispanic | 32,363 | 28,392 | 5,627 |
| 2+ Races | 17,931 | 15,641 | 3,166 |
| Black | 6,179 | 5,253 | 1,415 |
| Other Race | 4,542 | 4,112 | 1,084 |
| Asian | 2,730 | 2,404 | 1,274 |
| Native American | 89 | 78 | 29 |
| Islander | 24 | 19 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.25%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 46.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,658 | $60,066 | $49,149 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,760 | $72,281 | $58,962 |
| High School Graduate | $37,030 | $42,862 | $29,470 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,308 | $35,861 | $28,920 |
| Overall | $42,986 | $47,507 | $38,050 |
| Some College | $42,441 | $48,222 | $37,039 |
$42,986
Average Earnings
$47,507
Average Male
$38,050
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.99% of Cape Coral residents speak only English, while 23.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 132,607 | 11,529 | 8.69% |
| Hispanic | 47,589 | 6,167 | 12.96% |
| Multiple | 26,281 | 3,516 | 13.38% |
| Other | 6,746 | 806 | 11.95% |
| Black | 8,588 | 770 | 8.97% |
| Asian | 3,490 | 586 | 16.79% |
| Native | 173 | 70 | 40.46% |
| Islander | 19 | 5 | 26.32% |
9.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.87%
Male Poverty Rate
10.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cape Coral is Native, with 40.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cape Coral is White, with 8.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.91% |
| High School | 13.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.69% |
| Some College | 5.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 24.36% |
| Female Unemployed | 23.37% |
| Female Employed | 5.3% |
| Male Employed | 4.03% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,987 | $102,094 |
| Households | $72,474 | $91,771 |
| Married Families | $89,580 | $112,457 |
| Non Families | $48,090 | $61,415 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.7%
Male Marriage Rate
51.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
13,487
Number of Veterans
12,437
Male Veterans
1,050
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 5,424 |
| First Gulf War | 2,060 |
| Second Gulf War | 2,048 |
| Korea | 941 |
| World War II | 428 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 4,248 |
| 65 to 74 | 3,893 |
| 55 to 64 | 2,611 |
| 35 to 54 | 2,151 |
| 18 to 34 | 584 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,853 | 9.15% |
| Hispanic | 1,254 | 3.46% |
| 2+ Races | 582 | 2.96% |
| Black | 570 | 8.57% |
| Other Race | 329 | 6.66% |
| Asian | 132 | 4.4% |
| Native American | 21 | 12.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58%
Labor Force Participation
55.4%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
23.75%
Born in Cape Coral
82.72%
Native Born
17.28%
Foreign Born
5.58%
Non Citizen
11.69%
Naturalized
82.72% of Cape Coral residents were born in the United States, with 23.75% having been born in Florida. 5.58% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 282,521 | 9,678 | 3.55% |
| 2028 | 272,843 | 9,678 | 3.68% |
| 2027 | 263,165 | 9,678 | 3.82% |
| 2026 | 253,487 | 9,677 | 3.97% |
| 2025 | 243,810 | 9,678 | 4.13% |
| 2024 | 234,132 | 9,677 | 4.31% |
| 2023 | 224,455 | 7,540 | 3.48% |
| 2022 | 216,915 | 12,892 | 6.32% |
| 2021 | 204,023 | 8,601 | 4.4% |
| 2020 | 195,422 | 489 | 0.25% |
| 2019 | 194,933 | 5,291 | 2.79% |
| 2018 | 189,642 | 5,646 | 3.07% |
| 2017 | 183,996 | 5,260 | 2.94% |
| 2016 | 178,736 | 5,017 | 2.89% |
| 2015 | 173,719 | 5,236 | 3.11% |
| 2014 | 168,483 | 4,058 | 2.47% |
| 2013 | 164,425 | 3,807 | 2.37% |
| 2012 | 160,618 | 3,254 | 2.07% |
| 2011 | 157,364 | 2,628 | 1.7% |
| 2010 | 154,736 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 102,286 | 27,295 | 36.4% |
| 1990 | 74,991 | 42,888 | 133.59% |
| 1980 | 32,103 | 21,903 | 214.74% |
| 1970 | 10,200 | 8,700 | 580% |
| 1960 | 1,500 | -281,021 | -99.47% |