Fort Myers Shores, Florida Population 2022
Fort Myers Shores is a city located in Florida. Fort Myers Shores has a 2020 population of 6,813. Fort Myers Shores is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has increased by 24.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,487 in 2010.
The average household income in Fort Myers Shores is $54,720 with a poverty rate of 12.87%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,030 per month, and the median house value is $163,400. The median age in Fort Myers Shores is 45.2 years, 46 years for males, and 43.2 years for females.
Fort Myers Shores Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Myers Shoreswas:
- White: 90.53%
- Black or African American: 5.11%
- Other race: 1.91%
- Native American: 1.20%
- Two or more races: 1.16%
- Asian: 0.09%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,168 | 90.53% |
| Black or African American | 348 | 5.11% |
| Some Other Race | 130 | 1.91% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 82 | 1.20% |
| Two or More Races | 79 | 1.16% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.09% |
Fort Myers Shores Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,241 | 3.04 | 68.1 |
| Married | 1,027 | 3.76 | 70.9 |
| Non Family | 758 | 1.55 | 68.6 |
| Female | 324 | 4.07 | 52.8 |
| Male | 132 | 3.42 | 81.8 |
3.72
Average Family Size
3.04
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 334 | 6.72% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 399 | 8.02% |
| High School Graduate | 2,150 | 43.23% |
| Some College | 1,116 | 22.44% |
| Associates Degree | 420 | 8.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 353 | 7.10% |
| Graduate Degree | 201 | 4.04% |
Fort Myers Shores Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,995 | 3,489 | 527 |
| Hispanic | 671 | 450 | 27 |
| Black | 248 | 227 | |
| 2+ Races | 79 | 79 | |
| Other Race | 71 | 71 | 18 |
| Native American | 53 | 27 | |
| Asian | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 25.35%.
$28,617
Average Earnings
$30,023
Average Male
$27,168
Average Female
Fort Myers Shores Language by Age
Fort Myers Shores Language
78.82% of Fort Myers Shores residents speak only English, while 21.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.76% of the population.
Fort Myers Shores Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,169 | 688 | 13.31% |
| Black | 348 | 126 | 36.21% |
| Hispanic | 1,238 | 51 | 4.12% |
| Native | 82 | 27 | 32.93% |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 100.00% |
| Other | NaN% |
12.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.68%
Male Poverty Rate
17.19%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fort Myers Shores
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Myers Shores is Asian, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Myers Shores is Hispanic, with 4.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.91%.
Fort Myers Shores Marital Status
Marriage Rates
36.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.2%
Male Marriage Rate
37.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Fort Myers Shores Married by Age and Sex
Fort Myers Shores Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Fort Myers Shores Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 390 | 7.54% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 13.92% |
Fort Myers Shores Veterans by Education
2.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.40%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.2%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
38.82%
Born in Fort Myers Shores
92.31%
Native Born
7.69%
Foreign Born
3.54%
Non Citizen
4.15%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.31% of Fort Myers Shores residents were born in the United States, with 38.82% having been born in Florida. 3.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6,813 | 0.00% | |
| 2021 | 6,813 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 6,813 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 6,813 | -197 | -2.81% |
| 2018 | 7,010 | 514 | 7.91% |
| 2017 | 6,496 | 380 | 6.21% |
| 2016 | 6,116 | 575 | 10.38% |
| 2015 | 5,541 | 121 | 2.23% |
| 2014 | 5,420 | 693 | 14.66% |
| 2013 | 4,727 | 150 | 3.28% |
| 2012 | 4,577 | -556 | -10.83% |
| 2011 | 5,133 | -354 | -6.45% |
| 2010 | 5,487 | 0.00% |