Fort Myers had 101,581 residents on July 1, 2025, the Census Bureau estimates, up 63% since 2010. Age, income, households and housing figures.
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Fort Myers had an estimated 101,581 residents on July 1, 2025, according to the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2025 city and town population estimates. That is 15,186 more people (17.6%) than the 2020 census count of 86,395 and 39,283 more (63.1%) than the 2010 census count of 62,298. The Census Bureau’s QuickFacts page for Fort Myers gathers the main figures in one place.
What this means for you
- Fort Myers passed 100,000 residents in the July 2024 estimate.
- Since 2020 the city has grown faster than Lee County as a whole: 17.6% against 15.1%.
- Fewer than half of Fort Myers homes, 49.1%, are lived in by their owners, against 74.3% countywide.
Growth since 2010
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62,298 | 2010 census, April 1 |
| 2020 | 86,395 | 2020 census, April 1 |
| 2021 | 93,359 | Estimate, July 1 |
| 2022 | 96,564 | Estimate, July 1 |
| 2023 | 98,713 | Estimate, July 1 |
| 2024 | 100,153 | Estimate, July 1 |
| 2025 | 101,581 | Estimate, July 1 |
Source: Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 subcounty population estimates for Florida. The fastest year since 2020 was 2021, when the estimate rose by about 6,000. Growth has slowed each year since, to about 1,400 between 2024 and 2025.
Fort Myers, Lee County and the neighbors
| Place | 2025 estimate | Change since 2020 census |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Myers | 101,581 | +17.6% |
| Cape Coral | 236,264 | +21.8% |
| Lee County | 875,607 | +15.1% |
Cape Coral’s 2020 count was 194,016 and Lee County’s was 760,822 (2020 census, table P1). Lehigh Acres and North Fort Myers are unincorporated communities, so the Census Bureau does not publish yearly estimates for them; the survey figures below cover them.
Age and people
These figures come from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates, which average five years of survey responses. They carry a margin of error.
| Measure | Fort Myers | Lee County | Table |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 years | 49.0 years | DP05 |
| Under 18 | 19.1% | 17.2% | DP05 |
| 65 and older | 23.2% | 28.9% | DP05 |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 24.8% | 24.7% | DP05 |
| White, not Hispanic | 45.2% | 62.0% | DP05 |
| Black, not Hispanic | 21.9% | 7.6% | DP05 |
| Born outside the U.S. | 21.8% | 18.9% | DP02 |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher (25 and older) | 32.0% | 31.2% | DP02 |
Households and income
| Measure | Fort Myers | Lee County | Table |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 38,364 | 327,803 | DP02 |
| Average household size | 2.40 | 2.45 | DP02 |
| Median household income | $63,732 | $76,107 | DP03 |
| Per capita income | $41,476 | $44,931 | DP03 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.3% | 12.0% | DP03 |
Housing
| Measure | Fort Myers | Lee County | Table |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing units | 48,984 | 441,194 | DP04 |
| Vacant (includes seasonal homes) | 21.7% | 25.7% | DP04 |
| Owner-occupied | 49.1% | 74.3% | DP04 |
| Median value, owner-occupied homes | $384,500 | $362,200 | DP04 |
| Median gross rent | $1,580 | $1,712 | DP04 |
The survey’s home values are what owners say their homes are worth, averaged over 2020 to 2024. For current prices, see our home prices guide.
About these numbers
- The census counts everyone every 10 years, as of April 1. Estimates update the count each July 1 from births, deaths and migration.
- The American Community Survey samples households every year. Its five-year figures are the most reliable for a city this size but lag by a year or more.
- The ACS puts Fort Myers at 95,051 residents, an average over 2020 to 2024, so it is lower than the 2025 estimate.
Related: your town, county and neighbors, home prices, schools and moving to Fort Myers.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fort Myers, Florida?
The Census Bureau estimates Fort Myers had 101,581 residents on July 1, 2025. The 2020 census counted 86,395.
How fast is Fort Myers growing?
Fort Myers grew 38.7% between the 2010 and 2020 censuses, from 62,298 to 86,395, and has added another 15,186 people (17.6%) since 2020. It passed 100,000 residents in the July 2024 estimate.
Is Fort Myers bigger than Cape Coral?
No. Cape Coral, across the Caloosahatchee River, had an estimated 236,264 residents in 2025, more than twice as many as Fort Myers.
What is the median household income in Fort Myers?
$63,732 in the Census Bureau’s 2020-2024 American Community Survey, compared with $76,107 for Lee County.
What is the median age in Fort Myers?
41.3 years, according to the 2020-2024 American Community Survey, younger than Lee County’s 49.0.
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