North Fort Myers, FL Demographics

A map of North Fort Myers's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	36,954	36,350	82.1%	85.1%
Hispanic	5,706	4,143	12.7%	9.7%
Multiracial	1,191	1,136	2.6%	2.7%
Asian	530	292	1.2%	0.7%
Black	448	595	1.0%	1.4%
Native American/Other	164	203	0.4%	0.5%

North Fort Myers, Florida has an estimated population of 44,993, an increase from the 42,719 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.1% White, 12.7% Hispanic, 2.6% Multiracial, 1.2% Asian, 1.0% Black, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Fort Myers, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Fort Myers has become more racially diverse since 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 North Fort Myers, that probability was 26.6% in 2020 and 30.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Fort Myers is ranked the 91st 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). North Fort Myers was ranked the 97th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Fort Myers's White Population

36,954 residents of North Fort Myers, or 82.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Fort Myers is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. North Fort Myers ranks 209th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Fort Myers's White population has grown by an estimated 1.7%. White residents' share of North Fort Myers's population has decreased from 85.1% to 82.1%.

North Fort Myers is more White than neighboring Suncoast Estates (77% White), Palmona Park (54.7% White), Tice (18.2% White), Lochmoor Waterway Estates (79.1% White), and Fort Myers (45.2% White).

North Fort Myers's Black Population

448 residents of North Fort Myers, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Fort Myers is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. North Fort Myers ranks 730th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Fort Myers's Black population has declined by an estimated 24.7%. Black residents' share of North Fort Myers's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

North Fort Myers is more Black than neighboring Palmona Park (0% Black). North Fort Myers is less Black than neighboring Suncoast Estates (3.1% Black), Tice (8.5% Black), Lochmoor Waterway Estates (5.9% Black), and Fort Myers (21.9% Black).

North Fort Myers's Asian Population

530 residents of North Fort Myers, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Fort Myers is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. North Fort Myers ranks 695th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Fort Myers's Asian population has grown by an estimated 81.5%. Asian residents' share of North Fort Myers's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.2%.

North Fort Myers is more Asian than neighboring Suncoast Estates (0.1% Asian), and Palmona Park (0% Asian). North Fort Myers is less Asian than neighboring Tice (1.7% Asian), Lochmoor Waterway Estates (2.1% Asian), and Fort Myers (2% Asian).

North Fort Myers's Hispanic Population

5,706 residents of North Fort Myers, or 12.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Fort Myers is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. North Fort Myers ranks 546th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Fort Myers's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 37.7%. Hispanic residents' share of North Fort Myers's population has increased from 9.7% to 12.7%.

North Fort Myers is more Hispanic than neighboring Lochmoor Waterway Estates (9.4% Hispanic). North Fort Myers is less Hispanic than neighboring Suncoast Estates (15.5% Hispanic), Palmona Park (36.8% Hispanic), Tice (69.9% Hispanic), and Fort Myers (24.8% Hispanic).

North Fort Myers's Native American/Other Population

164 residents of North Fort Myers, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Fort Myers is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. North Fort Myers ranks 746th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Fort Myers's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 19.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Fort Myers's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

North Fort Myers is more Native American/Other than neighboring Palmona Park (0% Native American/Other), Tice (0.1% Native American/Other), and Lochmoor Waterway Estates (0.1% Native American/Other). North Fort Myers is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Myers (1.2% Native American/Other).

North Fort Myers's Multiracial Population

1,191 residents of North Fort Myers, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Fort Myers is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. North Fort Myers ranks 700th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Fort Myers's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 4.8%. Multiracial residents' share of North Fort Myers's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

North Fort Myers is more Multiracial than neighboring Tice (1.6% Multiracial). North Fort Myers is less Multiracial than neighboring Suncoast Estates (3.9% Multiracial), Palmona Park (8.5% Multiracial), Lochmoor Waterway Estates (3.4% Multiracial), and Fort Myers (4.9% 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.