Collier County, Florida Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 19th-largest in Florida

The population of Collier County, Florida is 387,681 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 19th-largest county in Florida. The median household income is $86,173, the median home value is $486,800, and the median age is 53.1.

The population of Collier County has grown 29.0% since 2010 (322,576 → 416,233), a +1.84% annualized rate.

Collier County within Florida · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

387,681

Population

+1.84%

Annual growth

194

People / sq mi

$86,173

Median Income

$486,800

Median Home Value

Collier County covers 1,997 sq mi of land at 194.1 people per square mile.

About Collier County, FL

Collier County is a county in Florida with a population of 387,681. It ranks #19 among counties in Florida by population. The median age is 53.1, older than the national median. The population is 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

The median household income in Collier County is $86,173, above the US median of $74,580. 6.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $486,800, with monthly rent averaging $1,752. The homeownership rate of 76.0% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Collier County reflects 39.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 14.3% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.4 minutes each way.

Collier County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Collier County had a population of 322,576 in 2010 and 416,233 in 2024, a 29.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 416,233 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.85%.

416,233

Population (2024)

322,576

Population (2010)

416,233

Peak (2024)

1.85%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	322,576	-	-	estimate
2011	327,670	+5,094	+1.58%	estimate
2012	332,330	+4,660	+1.42%	estimate
2013	339,133	+6,803	+2.05%	estimate
2014	347,401	+8,268	+2.44%	estimate
2015	356,288	+8,887	+2.56%	estimate
2016	365,894	+9,606	+2.70%	estimate
2017	373,286	+7,392	+2.02%	estimate
2018	378,657	+5,371	+1.44%	estimate
2019	385,917	+7,260	+1.92%	estimate
2020	377,331	-8,586	-2.22%	estimate
2021	387,316	+9,985	+2.65%	estimate
2022	400,510	+13,194	+3.41%	estimate
2023	410,065	+9,555	+2.39%	estimate
2024	416,233	+6,168	+1.50%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	69.5%
Black or African American	6.6%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.8%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

53.1

Median Age

50.6%

Female

49.4%

Male

33.5%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.1%

5–9

4.3%

10–14

4.9%

15–19

4.9%

20–24

4.5%

25–34

9.0%

35–44

9.7%

45–54

10.9%

55–59

6.9%

60–64

7.2%

65–74

16.1%

75–84

13.1%

85+

4.3%

Children (under 15): 13.3% · Seniors (65+): 33.5%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$86,173+$14,462 vs state
Mean household income	$140,361
Per-capita income	$59,973
Poverty rate	6.8%-2.1% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.1%
Employment-to-population	49.3%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

17.9%

Finance & real estate

14.9%

Education & health care

13.8%

Construction

10.8%

Information

9.2%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.9%

Manufacturing

4.6%

Retail trade

3.7%

The largest employment sector in Collier County is professional & business services, accounting for 17.9% of workers.

How residents commute

0.6%

Drive alone

1.0%

Carpool

71.6%

Public transit

14.3%

Work from home

25.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$486,800+$161,800 vs state

Median home value

$1,752

Median rent

76.0%

Homeownership rate

234,732

Total housing units

68.5%

Occupied

31.5%

Vacant

24.0%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

88.8%

With health insurance

97.1%

With broadband internet

50.8%

Foreign-born

6.5%

Veterans (18+)

11.5%

With a disability

67.5%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

90.0%

High School+

39.5%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Collier County, Florida has a population of 387,681 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 19th-largest county in Florida. Population density is 194 people per square mile.

The population of Collier County has grown 29.0% since 2010 (322,576 → 416,233), a +1.84% annualized rate.

The median household income in Collier County, Florida is $86,173, with mean (average) household income of $140,361 and per-capita income of $59,973. 6.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Collier County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (69.5%), Black or African American (6.6%), Hispanic or Latino (1.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Collier County, Florida is 53.1 years. Residents are 50.6% female and 49.4% male.

The median home value in Collier County is $486,800 and median monthly rent is $1,752. 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 234,732 total housing units, 31.5% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Collier County, Florida is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 17.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.

Jacksonville is among the largest cities associated with Collier County, Florida, with a population of 961,739.