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
| White | 87.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
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 & Management | 17.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 15.5% |
| Construction | 14.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.1% |
| Information | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 4.9% |
| Public Administration | 4.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.5% |
| Retail Trade | 4.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.9% |
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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.