Fort Myers, FL Demographics

A map of Fort Myers's Population by Race

Fort Myers, Florida has an estimated population of 95,051, a large increase from the 86,395 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.2% White, 24.8% Hispanic, 21.9% Black, 4.9% Multiracial, 2.0% Asian, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fort Myers, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fort Myers has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Fort Myers, that probability was 66.9% in 2020 and 68.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fort Myers is ranked the 32nd 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). Fort Myers was ranked the 34th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fort Myers's White Population

42,999 residents of Fort Myers, or 45.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fort Myers is lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Fort Myers ranks 692nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Myers's White population has grown by an estimated 4.8%. White residents' share of Fort Myers's population has decreased from 47.5% to 45.2%.

Fort Myers is more White than neighboring Page Park (37.2% White), Tice (18.2% White), and Pine Manor (15.2% White). Fort Myers is less White than neighboring Whiskey Creek (91% White), and Villas (66.6% White).

Fort Myers's Black Population

20,812 residents of Fort Myers, or 21.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fort Myers is higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Fort Myers ranks 181st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Myers's Black population has grown by an estimated 10.2%. Black residents' share of Fort Myers's population has remained roughly unchanged at 21.9%.

Fort Myers is more Black than neighboring Page Park (9.5% Black), Tice (8.5% Black), Pine Manor (15% Black), Whiskey Creek (0.9% Black), and Villas (4.3% Black).

Fort Myers's Asian Population

1,886 residents of Fort Myers, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fort Myers is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Fort Myers ranks 256th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Myers's Asian population has declined by an estimated 9.5%. Asian residents' share of Fort Myers's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Fort Myers is more Asian than neighboring Tice (1.7% Asian), Pine Manor (0.5% Asian), and Whiskey Creek (0.1% Asian). Fort Myers is less Asian than neighboring Page Park (2.5% Asian), and Villas (3.1% Asian).

Fort Myers's Hispanic Population

23,546 residents of Fort Myers, or 24.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fort Myers is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Fort Myers ranks 273rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Myers's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 15.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Fort Myers's population has increased from 23.6% to 24.8%.

Fort Myers is more Hispanic than neighboring Whiskey Creek (5.8% Hispanic), and Villas (18.4% Hispanic). Fort Myers is less Hispanic than neighboring Page Park (48.5% Hispanic), Tice (69.9% Hispanic), and Pine Manor (62% Hispanic).

Fort Myers's Native American/Other Population

1,122 residents of Fort Myers, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fort Myers is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Fort Myers ranks 288th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Myers's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 37.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fort Myers's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Fort Myers is more Native American/Other than neighboring Page Park (1.1% Native American/Other), Tice (0.1% Native American/Other), Pine Manor (0% Native American/Other), and Whiskey Creek (1.1% Native American/Other). Fort Myers is less Native American/Other than neighboring Villas (3.1% Native American/Other).

Fort Myers's Multiracial Population

4,686 residents of Fort Myers, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fort Myers is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Fort Myers ranks 480th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Myers's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 48.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Fort Myers's population has increased from 3.7% to 4.9%.

Fort Myers is more Multiracial than neighboring Page Park (1.2% Multiracial), Tice (1.6% Multiracial), Whiskey Creek (1% Multiracial), and Villas (4.5% Multiracial). Fort Myers is less Multiracial than neighboring Pine Manor (7.4% 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.