Demographics & People — Sanibel, Florida
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,402 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~6,500 |
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| Median Age | 67.3 |
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| Total Households | 3,309 |
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| Family Households | 2,318 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.93 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0547 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,101 |
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| Black or African American | 55 |
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| Asian | 72 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Irish | 1,152 |
| German | 1,080 |
| English | 1,065 |
| American | 1,009 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 817 |
| Other groups | 417 |
| Italian | 409 |
| Polish | 262 |
| Scottish | 231 |
| Norwegian | 217 |
Language
| English Only | 6,138 |
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| Spanish | 53 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,374 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 483 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,269 |
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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 Sanibel, Florida.
