Captiva, FL Demographics

A map of Captiva's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	40	300	40.4%	94.3%
Hispanic	24	11	24.2%	3.5%
Black	23	2	23.2%	0.6%
Asian	6	2	6.1%	0.6%
Native American/Other	6	1	6.1%	0.3%
Multiracial	0	2	0.0%	0.6%

Captiva, Florida has an estimated population of 99, a dramatic decrease from the 318 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 40.4% White, 24.2% Hispanic, 23.2% Black, 6.1% Asian, 6.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Captiva, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Captiva has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Captiva, that probability was 10.9% in 2020 and 71.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Captiva is ranked the 934th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Captiva was ranked the 890th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Captiva's White Population

40 residents of Captiva, or 40.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Captiva is lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Captiva ranks 22nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Captiva's White population has declined by an estimated 86.7%. White residents' share of Captiva's population has decreased from 94.3% to 40.4%.

Captiva is less White than neighboring St. James City (94.1% White), Sanibel (94% White), Pine Island Center (85.1% White), Pineland (87.3% White), and Matlacha (96.5% White).

Captiva's Black Population

23 residents of Captiva, or 23.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Captiva is higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Captiva ranks 835th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Captiva's Black population has grown by an estimated 1050.0%. Black residents' share of Captiva's population has increased from 0.6% to 23.2%.

Captiva is more Black than neighboring St. James City (0.2% Black), Sanibel (0.7% Black), Pine Island Center (0% Black), Pineland (0% Black), and Matlacha (0% Black).

Captiva's Asian Population

6 residents of Captiva, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Captiva is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Captiva ranks 716th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Captiva's Asian population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Asian residents' share of Captiva's population has increased from 0.6% to 6.1%.

Captiva is more Asian than neighboring St. James City (0.3% Asian), Sanibel (0.7% Asian), Pine Island Center (0% Asian), Pineland (0% Asian), and Matlacha (0% Asian).

Captiva's Hispanic Population

24 residents of Captiva, or 24.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Captiva is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Captiva ranks 868th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Captiva's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 118.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Captiva's population has increased from 3.5% to 24.2%.

Captiva is more Hispanic than neighboring St. James City (1.5% Hispanic), Sanibel (2% Hispanic), Pine Island Center (14.2% Hispanic), Pineland (7.9% Hispanic), and Matlacha (1.3% Hispanic).

Captiva's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Captiva, or 6.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Captiva is higher than in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Captiva ranks 859th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Captiva's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 500.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Captiva's population has increased from 0.3% to 6.1%.

Captiva is more Native American/Other than neighboring St. James City (1.6% Native American/Other), Sanibel (0.2% Native American/Other), Pine Island Center (0% Native American/Other), Pineland (1.3% Native American/Other), and Matlacha (0% Native American/Other).

Captiva's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Captiva, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Captiva is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Captiva ranks 933rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Captiva's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Captiva's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Captiva is less Multiracial than neighboring St. James City (2.3% Multiracial), Sanibel (2.4% Multiracial), Pine Island Center (0.7% Multiracial), Pineland (3.5% Multiracial), and Matlacha (2.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.