Demographics

Regional summary demographics are provided for population, educational attainment, age distribution, and household income. The region has a population of 1.2 million with a mean household income is $72,493. Over 25 percent of residents have a bachelor’s Degree and 53 percent of the population is considered to be in the typical working years between 20 and 65 years of age.

Population

Southwest Florida’s population is approximately 1.2 million and by 2025 is projected to rise to approximately 1.5 million.

Educational Attainment

In Southwest Florida, over 25 percent of the population has a Bachelor’s Degree or higher.

Age Distribution

In Southwest Florida, 75 percent of the population is below 65 years old and 53 percent is in the typical working years between 20 and 65 years old.

Household Income

Mean and median household income for Southwest Florida is $72,493 and $49,246, respectively.