Fort Myers, FL Population by Race & Ethnicity - 2024 Update | Neilsberg (2024)

Fort Myers, FL population by race

The table below shows Fort Myers's population by race.

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RacePopulation% of Total Population
White49,55555.87%
Black or African American19,72422.24%
American Indian and Alaska Native5000.56%
Asian1,8802.12%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander1610.18%
Some other race5,4386.13%
Two or more races (multiracial)11,44112.90%

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Fort Myers population by race
  • Racial / Ethnic makeup of Fort Myers
  • Things to know
  • References

Fort Myers population by race

Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Fort Myers has a population in all of the race categories.

This confirms that Fort Myers's population has become increasingly diverse.

The percent distribution of Fort Myers population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 55.87% are white, 22.24% are Black or African American, 0.56% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.12% are Asian, 0.18% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 6.13% are some other race and 12.90% are multiracial.

FIGURE 1

Fort Myers, FL population by race.

The largest racial group in Fort Myers is White with a population of 49,555 (55.87% of the total population).

Fort Myers, FL Population by Race & Ethnicity - 2024 Update | Neilsberg (1)

Fort Myers 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.

As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:

1. The largest racial group in Fort Myers is White with a population of 49,555 (55.87% of the total population).

2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 11,441 (12.90% of the total population).

Racial / Ethnic makeup of Fort Myers, FL

By ethnicity, 21,015 (23.69% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 67,684 (76.31% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.

Of the Non-Hispanic population in Fort Myers, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 42,383 (62.62% of the total Non-Hispanic population).

FIGURE 2

Fort Myers, FL Non-Hispanic population by race

All percentages shown below are, % of Fort Myers's Non-Hispanic population.

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Fort Myers Non-Hispanic population by race

The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories

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RacePopulation% of Total Non-Hispanic Population
White alone42,38362.62%
Black or African American alone19,40028.66%
American Indian and Alaska Native alone750.11%
Asian alone1,8352.71%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone1310.19%
Some other race alone8411.24%
Two or more races (multiracial)3,0194.46%

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Among the Hispanic population in Fort Myers, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 8,753 (41.65% of the total Hispanic population).

FIGURE 3

Fort Myers, FL Hispanic or Latino population

All percentages shown below are, % of Fort Myers's Hispanic population.

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Fort Myers Hispanic or Latino population

The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries

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OriginPopulation% of Total Hispanic Population
Mexican4,49521.39%
Puerto Rican4,21120.04%
Cuban3,55616.92%
Other Hispanic or Latino8,75341.65%

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Things to know

What percentage of Fort Myers, FL is Hispanic?

As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 23.69% of Fort Myers population is Hispanic.

Among the Hispanic population in Fort Myers, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 8,753 (41.65% of the total Hispanic population).

How many Black people does Fort Myers, FL have?

Fort Myers, FL has 19,724 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 22.24% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Fort Myers is Black.

What is the largest minority group in Fort Myers, FL?

With 76.31% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Fort Myers.

That being said, with a 22.24% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Fort Myers.

What is the majority race in Fort Myers, FL?

With a population of 49,555 (55.87% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Fort Myers.

Black or African Americans are second largest race in Fort Myers, with 22.24% of the total population.

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Notes

The analysis presented in this article is based on estimates derived from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. While these figures offer valuable insights, they are subject to a margin of error. It is advisable to exercise caution and consider the potential margin of error when interpreting and utilizing this data.

Datasets

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2024

Fort Myers, FL Population Breakdown By Race (Excluding Ethnicity) Dataset: Population Counts and Percentages for 7 Racial Categories as Identified by the US Census Bureau // 2024 Edition

Last updated July 7, 2024

ACS

Free

Neilsberg

CSV, JSON

2018-2022

CC BY 4.0

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Fort Myers by race. It includes the population of Fort Myers across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Fort Myers across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

The percent distribution of Fort Myers population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 55.87% are white, 22.24% are Black or African American, 0.56% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.12% are Asian, 0.18% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 6.13% are some other race and 12.90% are multiracial.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

  • White
  • Black or African American
  • American Indian and Alaska Native
  • Asian
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
  • Some other race
  • Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

  • Race: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the Fort Myers
  • Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the Fort Myers is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Fort Myers total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Fort Myers Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Fort Myers, FL Non-Hispanic Population Breakdown By Race Dataset: Non-Hispanic Population Counts and Percentages for 7 Racial Categories as Identified by the US Census Bureau // 2024 Edition

Last updated July 7, 2024

ACS

Free

Neilsberg

CSV, JSON

2018-2022

CC BY 4.0

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Non-Hispanic population of Fort Myers by race. It includes the distribution of the Non-Hispanic population of Fort Myers across various race categories as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the Non-Hispanic population distribution of Fort Myers across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

Of the Non-Hispanic population in Fort Myers, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 42,383 (62.62% of the total Non-Hispanic population).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

  • White
  • Black or African American
  • American Indian and Alaska Native
  • Asian
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
  • Some other race
  • Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

  • Race: This column displays the racial categories (for Non-Hispanic) for the Fort Myers
  • Population: The population of the racial category (for Non-Hispanic) in the Fort Myers is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Fort Myers total Non-Hispanic population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Fort Myers Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Fort Myers, FL Hispanic or Latino Population Distribution by Ancestries Dataset : Detailed Breakdown of Hispanic or Latino Origins // 2024 Edition

Last updated July 7, 2024

ACS

Free

Neilsberg

CSV, JSON

2018-2022

CC BY 4.0

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Fort Myers Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Fort Myers, by their ancestries, as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the origin of the Hispanic or Latino population of Fort Myers.

Key observations

Among the Hispanic population in Fort Myers, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 8,753 (41.65% of the total Hispanic population).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Origin for Hispanic or Latino population include:

  • Mexican
  • Puerto Rican
  • Cuban
  • Other Hispanic or Latino

Variables / Data Columns

  • Origin: This column displays the origin for Hispanic or Latino population for the Fort Myers
  • Population: The population of the specific origin for Hispanic or Latino population in the Fort Myers is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Hispanic Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each Hispanic origin as a proportion of Fort Myers total Hispanic or Latino population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Fort Myers Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

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