Population 60,092 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bonita Springs
Household size in Bonita Springs
| Period | Bonita Springs | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.33 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.60 | 2.72 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.76 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.21 | 2.59 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | +0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Bonita Springs are small: just 2.21 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.33, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Bonita Springs
| Period | Bonita Springs | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.7 | 44.0 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 51.6 | 46.2 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 56.1 | 48.3 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 60.9 | 48.5 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.1 | +4.5 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Bonita Springs skews older: half of its residents are older than 60.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 51.7, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 31 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Bonita Springs
| Period | Bonita Springs | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 11.1% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 12.0% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 10.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 9.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.1% of households in Bonita Springs, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 30 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Bonita Springs
Renters in Bonita Springs
| Period | Bonita Springs | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.9% | 25.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.6% | 30.7% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 27.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.8% | 25.7% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +0.5 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 17.8% of households in Bonita Springs rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 54.4% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Bonita Springs
| Period | Bonita Springs | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.9% | 29.1% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.6% | 29.5% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 35.1% | 24.8% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.1% | 19.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −9.2 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Bonita Springs: 32.1% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.8 points, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Bonita Springs
| Period | Bonita Springs | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1991 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1994 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1993 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2001 | 1997 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Bonita Springs has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2001, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1992 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Bonita Springs
| Period | Bonita Springs | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,154 | $1,077 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,246 | $1,041 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,512 | $1,298 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,942 | $1,840 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$789 | +$763 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Bonita Springs costs $1,942 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $789 a month from 2006–10, a 68% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 37.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Bonita Springs
Bachelor's degrees in Bonita Springs
| Period | Bonita Springs | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.6% | 24.2% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.2% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.0% | 28.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 45.8% | 31.3% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.2 pts | +7.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Bonita Springs: 45.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 15.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Bonita Springs
| Period | Bonita Springs | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.8% | 86.4% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.8% | 86.8% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.0% | 88.3% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.8% | 90.2% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +3.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Bonita Springs is above the national rate: 92.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 5.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Bonita Springs
| Period | Bonita Springs | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 9.9% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 11.8% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 4.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −5.9 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Bonita Springs has been low: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.0 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Bonita Springs compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonita Springs | 2.21 | 60.9 | 4.1% | 17.8% | 32.1% | 2001 | $1,942 | 45.8% | 92.8% | 2.8% |
| Naples Park | 1.74 | 74.1 | 1.2% | 11.6% | 51.6% | 1997 | $2,318 | 68.2% | 95.8% | 0.0% |
| Estero | 2.35 | 54.2 | 4.9% | 13.5% | 27.3% | 2008 | $2,260 | 50.3% | 98.0% | 3.4% |
| Coconut | 2.35 | 58.3 | 7.2% | 20.3% | 31.3% | 2002 | $2,834 | 49.4% | 93.5% | 1.2% |
| San Carlos Park | 2.86 | 37.6 | 10.4% | 26.4% | 11.9% | 1988 | $1,796 | 27.2% | 90.2% | 2.9% |
| Fort Myers Beach | 1.90 | 67.8 | 1.0% | 10.3% | 61.5% | 1985 | $1,732 | 39.5% | 97.2% | 2.8% |
| Sanibel | 2.07 | 65.0 | 6.6% | 10.1% | 55.9% | 1985 | $806 | 63.9% | 99.3% | 5.6% |
| Immokalee | 3.68 | 32.1 | 16.8% | 48.2% | 13.3% | 2002 | $1,533 | 19.0% | 67.0% | 4.8% |
| Coral Springs | 3.09 | 38.4 | 15.1% | 39.0% | 6.7% | 1986 | $2,234 | 39.8% | 93.9% | 4.8% |
| Parkland | 3.43 | 38.3 | 6.7% | 15.6% | 3.8% | 2005 | $3,052 | 72.1% | 98.8% | 3.3% |
| Tamarac | 2.43 | 46.6 | 12.7% | 25.0% | 8.1% | 1982 | $1,977 | 29.8% | 88.8% | 4.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Bonita Springs. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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