Demographics & People — Fort Myers Shores, Florida
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,966 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,900 |
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| Median Age | 37.6 |
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| Total Households | 2,209 |
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| Family Households | 1,535 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.7 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4555 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,211 |
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| Black or African American | 68 |
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| Asian | 120 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,821 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 2,057 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,684 |
| German | 1,002 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 980 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 938 |
| American | 883 |
| English | 625 |
| Irish | 540 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 485 |
| Italian | 285 |
Language
| English Only | 4,036 |
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| Spanish | 1,643 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,806 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 402 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,837 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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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 Shores, Florida.
