Ave Maria is a CDP located in Collier County Florida. Ave Maria has a 2024 population of 6,878. Ave Maria is currently growing at a rate of 7.7% annually and its population has increased by 67.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,110 in 2020.
The average household income in Ave Maria is $103,839 with a poverty rate of 14.68%. The median age in Ave Maria is 37.3 years: 34.1 years for males, and 39.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ave Maria was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,064 | 51.98% |
| Two or more races | 2,360 | 40.03% |
| Black or African American | 362 | 6.14% |
| Asian | 62 | 1.05% |
| Other race | 47 | 0.8% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,690 | 3 | 79.5 | 20.5 |
| Married | 1,106 | 3.59 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
| Non Family | 477 | 1.52 | 98.1 | 1.9 |
| Female | 90 | 3.58 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 17 | 3.18 | 0 | 100 |
3.53
Average Family Size
3
Average Household Size
79.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 197 | 5.13% |
| Associates Degree | 157 | 4.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 722 | 18.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 659 | 17.15% |
| High School Graduate | 803 | 20.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 368 | 9.58% |
| Some College | 936 | 24.36% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,831 | 1,352 | 143 |
| 2+ Races | 1,537 | 1,169 | 217 |
| White | 1,488 | 1,402 | 960 |
| Black | 251 | 251 | 94 |
| Other Race | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,861 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,750 | $117,128 | $2,499 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $60,190 | $11,288 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,518 | $40,835 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,659 | $50,478 | $0 |
| Some College | $45,483 | $54,677 | $0 |
$40,659
Average Earnings
$50,478
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
61.37% of Ave Maria residents speak only English, while 38.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 32.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,440 | 379 | 15.53% |
| White | 1,906 | 334 | 17.52% |
| Multiple | 2,214 | 163 | 7.36% |
| Black | 296 | 32 | 10.81% |
14.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.85%
Male Poverty Rate
14.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ave Maria is White, with 17.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ave Maria is Multiple, with 7.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.05% |
| High School | 13.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.96% |
| Some College | 11.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 56.52% |
| Female Employed | 21.14% |
| Male Employed | 2.72% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,417 | $108,029 |
| Households | $89,113 | $103,839 |
| Married Families | $91,944 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $68,922 | $92,442 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.9%
Male Marriage Rate
41.0%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
183
Number of Veterans
183
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 74 |
| First Gulf War | 57 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 96 |
| 65 to 74 | 61 |
| 75+ | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 146 | 5.28% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 1.97% |
| Black | 37 | 10.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.6%
Labor Force Participation
50.1%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
23.68%
Born in Ave Maria
80.63%
Native Born
19.37%
Foreign Born
7.28%
Non Citizen
12.09%
Naturalized
80.63% of Ave Maria residents were born in the United States, with 23.68% having been born in Florida. 7.28% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,878 | 492 | 7.7% |
| 2023 | 6,386 | 491 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 5,895 | 877 | 17.48% |
| 2021 | 5,018 | 908 | 22.09% |
| 2020 | 4,110 | 0 | 0% |