Estero, FL Demographics

A map of Estero's Population by Race

Estero, Florida has an estimated population of 37,858, a slight increase from the 36,939 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.1% White, 8.7% Hispanic, 2.6% Asian, 1.6% Multiracial, 0.9% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Estero, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Estero is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Estero, that probability was 25.0% in 2020 and 25.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Estero is ranked the 114th 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). Estero was ranked the 111th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Estero's White Population

32,585 residents of Estero, or 86.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Estero is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Estero ranks 183rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Estero's White population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. White residents' share of Estero's population has remained roughly unchanged at 86.1%.

Estero is more White than neighboring Florida Gulf Coast University (69.1% White), Three Oaks (71.1% White), San Carlos Park (61.6% White), and Bonita Springs (75.7% White). Estero is less White than neighboring Fort Myers Beach (90% White).

Estero's Black Population

323 residents of Estero, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Estero is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Estero ranks 738th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Estero's Black population has declined by an estimated 35.3%. Black residents' share of Estero's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Estero is more Black than neighboring Fort Myers Beach (0.2% Black). Estero is less Black than neighboring Florida Gulf Coast University (8.5% Black), Three Oaks (2.7% Black), San Carlos Park (1.9% Black), and Bonita Springs (1.4% Black).

Estero's Asian Population

974 residents of Estero, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Estero is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Estero ranks 308th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Estero's Asian population has grown by an estimated 29.9%. Asian residents' share of Estero's population has increased from 2.0% to 2.6%.

Estero is more Asian than neighboring Florida Gulf Coast University (2.2% Asian), San Carlos Park (1.4% Asian), Bonita Springs (1.4% Asian), and Fort Myers Beach (0.7% Asian). Estero is less Asian than neighboring Three Oaks (5.6% Asian).

Estero's Hispanic Population

3,278 residents of Estero, or 8.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Estero is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Estero ranks 625th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Estero's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Estero's population has increased from 7.8% to 8.7%.

Estero is more Hispanic than neighboring Fort Myers Beach (8.4% Hispanic). Estero is less Hispanic than neighboring Florida Gulf Coast University (14.7% Hispanic), Three Oaks (18.8% Hispanic), San Carlos Park (29.2% Hispanic), and Bonita Springs (19.1% Hispanic).

Estero's Native American/Other Population

87 residents of Estero, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Estero is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Estero ranks 807th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Estero's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 40.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Estero's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Estero is more Native American/Other than neighboring Three Oaks (0% Native American/Other), San Carlos Park (0.1% Native American/Other), and Fort Myers Beach (0% Native American/Other). Estero is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bonita Springs (0.5% Native American/Other).

Estero's Multiracial Population

611 residents of Estero, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Estero is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Estero ranks 769th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Estero's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 25.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Estero's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.6%.

Estero is more Multiracial than neighboring Fort Myers Beach (0.7% Multiracial). Estero is less Multiracial than neighboring Florida Gulf Coast University (5.2% Multiracial), Three Oaks (1.8% Multiracial), San Carlos Park (5.7% Multiracial), and Bonita Springs (1.9% 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.