Economy & Jobs — Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida

Income & Employment

Median Household Income (Census)$26,354
Estimated 2026~$28,900
Per Capita Income$4,725
Poverty Rate77.6%
Unemployment Rate17.3%
In Labor Force2,211

Top Industries

IndustryShare
Education Healthcare50.0%
Retail23.1%
Arts Food19.2%

Local Businesses (County)

TypeCount
Real Estate Offices1,136
Full Service Restaurants742
Physician Offices543
Fast Food466
Insurance Agencies363
Law Offices340
Beauty Salons303
Dental Offices273
Commercial Banks204
Auto Repair203
Gas Stations169
Accounting Firms149
Grocery Stores129
Coffee Shops126
Hotels Motels115
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.