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Marco Island, Florida Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Marco Island, Florida is 15,998 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 247th-largest city in Florida. The median household income is $104,105, the median home value is $866,200, and the median age is 67.7.

The population has grown 0.6% since 2010 (16,453 → 16,554).

15,998

Population

1316

People / sq mi

$104,105

Median Income

$866,200

Median Home Value

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Marco Island covers 12.2 sq mi of land at 1316 people per square mile.

About Marco Island, FL

Marco Island is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 80.9% of the population. With 15,998 residents, Marco Island is a city in Florida.

Households take in a median $104,105, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 4.0%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $866,200, with typical rent around $1,955.

About 47.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. An unusually large 31.7% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.

The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Marco Island, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.

Marco Island city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Marco Island city had a population of 16,453 in 2010 and 16,554 in 2024, a 0.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 17,947 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.11%.

2019 · 18K20102024
Marco Island city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

16,554

Population (2024)

16,453

Population (2010)

17,947

Peak (2019)

0.11%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201016,453
201116,636
201216,784
201317,063
201417,326
201517,560
201617,784
201717,902
201817,923
201917,947
202015,764
202115,977
202216,273
202316,449
202416,554

Race & Ethnicity

White92.4%
Black or African American0.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$104,105

Median Household Income

$97,179

Per Capita Income

4.0%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$866,200

Median Home Value

$1,955

Median Rent

89.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

97.4%

High School+

47.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.5%

Drive Alone

55.5%

Public Transit

31.7%

Work From Home

23.7 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

80.9%

Foreign Born

90.2%

Non-English at Home

10.5%

Veterans

14.0%

With Disability

96.9%

Health Insurance

97.9%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Education, Health Care & Social Services16.6%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate12.3%
Information12.3%
Construction10.0%
Professional, Scientific & Management9.2%
Manufacturing9.2%
Public Administration4.3%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.8%
Retail Trade2.7%
Transportation & Warehousing2.5%
Agriculture & Mining1.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Marco Island, Florida has a population of 15,998 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 247th-largest city in Florida.

The median household income in Marco Island, Florida is $104,105, with 4.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Marco Island, Florida is $866,200, with median monthly rent at $1,955 and a homeownership rate of 89.9%.

The median age in Marco Island, Florida is 67.7 years. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

The population has grown 0.6% since 2010 (16,453 → 16,554).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.