Estero, Florida Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Estero, Florida is 37,258 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 114th-largest city in Florida. The median household income is $100,459, the median home value is $430,500, and the median age is 65.4.
The population has grown 37.0% since 2010 (28,069 → 38,443).
37,258
Population
1529
People / sq mi
$100,459
Median Income
$430,500
Median Home Value
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Estero covers 24.4 sq mi of land at 1529 people per square mile.
About Estero, FL
Age is the most distinctive thing about Estero: a median age of 65.4, older than the national median. With 37,258 residents, Estero is a city in Florida.
Median household income is $100,459, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 4.3%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $430,500, with typical rent around $1,917.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US cities — 49.7% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. About 19.8% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Estero — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Estero village Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Estero village had a population of 28,069 in 2010 and 38,443 in 2024, a 37.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 38,443 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.29%.
38,443
Population (2024)
28,069
Population (2010)
38,443
Peak (2024)
2.29%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 28,069 |
| 2011 | 28,541 |
| 2012 | 29,109 |
| 2013 | 29,781 |
| 2014 | 30,518 |
| 2015 | 31,472 |
| 2016 | 32,474 |
| 2017 | 32,997 |
| 2018 | 33,358 |
| 2019 | 33,871 |
| 2020 | 37,055 |
| 2021 | 37,468 |
| 2022 | 37,998 |
| 2023 | 38,379 |
| 2024 | 38,443 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$100,459
Median Household Income
$69,437
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$430,500
Median Home Value
$1,917
Median Rent
84.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
97.2%
High School+
49.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
71.0%
Public Transit
19.8%
Work From Home
26.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
75.1%
Foreign Born
90.3%
Non-English at Home
9.6%
Veterans
11.8%
With Disability
94.3%
Health Insurance
98.5%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 15.3% |
| Information | 13.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.3% |
| Construction | 6.4% |
| Retail Trade | 3.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3.2% |
| Public Administration | 2.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Estero, Florida has a population of 37,258 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 114th-largest city in Florida.
The median household income in Estero, Florida is $100,459, with 4.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Estero, Florida is $430,500, with median monthly rent at $1,917 and a homeownership rate of 84.2%.
The median age in Estero, Florida is 65.4 years. The population is 48.5% male and 51.5% female.
The population has grown 37.0% since 2010 (28,069 → 38,443).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.