Cape Coral, Florida Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Cape Coral, Florida is 206,387 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 8th-largest city in Florida. The median household income is $76,062, the median home value is $339,200, and the median age is 48.7.
The population has grown 50.6% since 2010 (154,731 → 233,025).
206,387
Population
1942
People / sq mi
$76,062
Median Income
$339,200
Median Home Value
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Cape Coral covers 106.3 sq mi of land at 1942 people per square mile.
About Cape Coral, FL
Cape Coral skews on age — the median resident is 48.7, older than the national median. Cape Coral is a city in Florida with a population of 206,387. That makes it one of the ten largest cities in Florida in the country, at #8 by population.
Median household income is $76,062, near the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 7.1%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $339,200, with typical rent around $1,751.
Roughly 25.7% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Around 13.1% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Cape Coral — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Cape Coral city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Cape Coral city had a population of 154,731 in 2010 and 233,025 in 2024, a 50.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 233,025 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.98%.
233,025
Population (2024)
154,731
Population (2010)
233,025
Peak (2024)
2.98%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 154,731 |
| 2011 | 157,330 |
| 2012 | 160,558 |
| 2013 | 164,336 |
| 2014 | 168,365 |
| 2015 | 173,572 |
| 2016 | 178,534 |
| 2017 | 183,701 |
| 2018 | 189,468 |
| 2019 | 194,495 |
| 2020 | 195,436 |
| 2021 | 204,053 |
| 2022 | 218,013 |
| 2023 | 227,022 |
| 2024 | 233,025 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$76,062
Median Household Income
$39,603
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$339,200
Median Home Value
$1,751
Median Rent
77.7%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.2%
High School+
25.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
76.0%
Public Transit
13.1%
Work From Home
29.1 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
55.3%
Foreign Born
76.2%
Non-English at Home
7.9%
Veterans
14.0%
With Disability
88.4%
Health Insurance
97.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 13.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.5% |
| Construction | 10.5% |
| Information | 6.9% |
| Retail Trade | 6.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.3% |
| Public Administration | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Common questions about Cape Coral, FL
Frequently Asked Questions
Cape Coral, Florida has a population of 206,387 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 8th-largest city in Florida.
The median household income in Cape Coral, Florida is $76,062, with 7.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Cape Coral, Florida is $339,200, with median monthly rent at $1,751 and a homeownership rate of 77.7%.
The median age in Cape Coral, Florida is 48.7 years. The population is 50.1% male and 49.9% female.
The population has grown 50.6% since 2010 (154,731 → 233,025).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.