Demographics & People — Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,548 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,400 |
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| Median Age | 66.3 |
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| Total Households | 2,872 |
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| Family Households | 1,815 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.92 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1427 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,121 |
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| Black or African American | 32 |
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| Asian | 42 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 349 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,391 |
| Irish | 1,033 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 945 |
| English | 791 |
| American | 662 |
| Italian | 510 |
| Other groups | 358 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 303 |
| Polish | 274 |
| Scottish | 163 |
Language
| English Only | 5,002 |
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| Spanish | 146 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,423 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 567 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,365 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Fort Myers Beach, Florida.
