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Population Review

North Fort Myers, Florida Population 2026

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

The population of North Fort Myers, Florida is 44,189 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 91st-largest city in Florida. The median household income is $55,696, the median home value is $137,700, and the median age is 63.7.

44,189

Population

895

People / sq mi

$55,696

Median Income

$137,700

Median Home Value

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North Fort Myers covers 49.3 sq mi of land at 895 people per square mile.

About North Fort Myers, FL

Age is the most distinctive thing about North Fort Myers: a median age of 63.7, older than the national median. With 44,189 residents, North Fort Myers is a city in Florida.

Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $55,696, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 9.0%, below the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $137,700, with typical rent around $1,155.

Degree attainment is on the lower side for US cities: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 11.6%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.

The age structure shapes everything downstream in North Fort Myers — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.

Race & Ethnicity

White87.8%
Black or African American1.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$55,696

Median Household Income

$36,868

Per Capita Income

9.0%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$137,700

Median Home Value

$1,155

Median Rent

85.8%

Owner-Occupied

Education

90.2%

High School+

20.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.1%

Drive Alone

74.5%

Public Transit

11.6%

Work From Home

26.1 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

67.7%

Foreign Born

89.0%

Non-English at Home

13.5%

Veterans

21.7%

With Disability

88.7%

Health Insurance

94.4%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management17.0%
Education, Health Care & Social Services15.5%
Construction14.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate10.1%
Information5.7%
Manufacturing4.9%
Public Administration4.6%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.5%
Retail Trade4.1%
Transportation & Warehousing1.3%
Agriculture & Mining0.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

North Fort Myers, Florida has a population of 44,189 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 91st-largest city in Florida.

The median household income in North Fort Myers, Florida is $55,696, with 9.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in North Fort Myers, Florida is $137,700, with median monthly rent at $1,155 and a homeownership rate of 85.8%.

The median age in North Fort Myers, Florida is 63.7 years. The population is 47.9% male and 52.1% female.

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

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