Fort Myers, FL population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Fort Myers increased by 45,513. In this period, the peak population was 97,372 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 51,859 | - | - |
| 2001 | 52,246 | 387 | 0.75% |
| 2002 | 53,148 | 902 | 1.73% |
| 2003 | 54,563 | 1,415 | 2.66% |
| 2004 | 56,786 | 2,223 | 4.07% |
| 2005 | 58,206 | 1,420 | 2.50% |
| 2006 | 60,277 | 2,071 | 3.56% |
| 2007 | 63,966 | 3,689 | 6.12% |
| 2008 | 65,226 | 1,260 | 1.97% |
| 2009 | 65,670 | 444 | 0.68% |
| 2010 | 62,508 | -3,162 | -4.81% |
| 2011 | 63,834 | 1,326 | 2.12% |
| 2012 | 65,532 | 1,698 | 2.66% |
| 2013 | 67,841 | 2,309 | 3.52% |
| 2014 | 70,502 | 2,661 | 3.92% |
| 2015 | 73,535 | 3,033 | 4.30% |
| 2016 | 76,841 | 3,306 | 4.50% |
| 2017 | 80,144 | 3,303 | 4.30% |
| 2018 | 82,309 | 2,165 | 2.70% |
| 2019 | 87,321 | 5,012 | 6.09% |
| 2020 | 87,279 | -42 | -0.05% |
| 2021 | 93,302 | 6,023 | 6.90% |
| 2022 | 95,930 | 2,628 | 2.82% |
| 2023 | 97,372 | 1,442 | 1.50% |
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Fort Myers, FL population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Fort Myers's population increased by 10,649 (20.53%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Fort Myers's population increased by 24,771 (39.63%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Fort Myers's population increased by 10,093 (11.56%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Fort Myers's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 97,372.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Fort Myers's population peaked in year 2023 at 97,372.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Fort Myers's population was lowest in year 2000 at 51,859.
Fort Myers, FL annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Fort Myers grew year by year for 21 years and declined for 2 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Fort Myers had an average annual population growth rate of 3.82% per year. Overall the population grew 87.76% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Fort Myers annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 3.82% per year.
From 2020 to 2021 Fort Myers population grew the most, with an increase of 6,023 people (a 6.90% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Fort Myers population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 3,162 people (a 4.81% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Fort Myers, FL population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Fort Myers's population increased by 4,070 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 2,628 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 1,442 (1.50%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Fort Myers, FL changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Fort Myers increased by 29,531 (43.53%). The population was highest at 97,372 in the year 2023 and lowest at 70,502 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 3.70%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)