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.
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
Age is the most distinctive thing about Collier County: a median age of 53.1, older than the national median. With 387,681 residents, Collier County is a county in Florida. It ranks #19 among counties in Florida by population.
Median household income is $86,173, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US counties at 6.8%, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $486,800, with typical rent around $1,752.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US counties: 39.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. A solid 14.3% of workers are based at home, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Collier County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 322,576 |
| 2011 | 327,670 |
| 2012 | 332,330 |
| 2013 | 339,133 |
| 2014 | 347,401 |
| 2015 | 356,288 |
| 2016 | 365,894 |
| 2017 | 373,286 |
| 2018 | 378,657 |
| 2019 | 385,917 |
| 2020 | 377,331 |
| 2021 | 387,316 |
| 2022 | 400,510 |
| 2023 | 410,065 |
| 2024 | 416,233 |
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
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
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.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.