Population 398,291 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Collier County
Household size in Collier County
| Period | Collier County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.90 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.89 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.77 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.56 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.34 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Collier County run a little small, averaging 2.56 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.90 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the west.
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 Collier County
| Period | Collier County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.6 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.8 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.2 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.8 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.2 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Collier County skews older: half of its residents are older than 51.8, 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 45.6, in line with the national trend. Few Florida counties are older: only six of 67.
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 Collier County
| Period | Collier County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.4% of households in Collier County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.6 points, mirroring the country. Collier County has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Florida counties.
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 Collier County
Renters in Collier County
| Period | Collier County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.5% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.1% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.4% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.4% of households in Collier County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About half of owners (51.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southeast.
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 Collier County
| Period | Collier County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.1% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.5% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.7% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.3% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.8 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Collier County: 23.3% 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. Vacancy has fallen 9.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 Collier County
| Period | Collier County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Collier County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1998, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1992 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the west.
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 Collier County
| Period | Collier County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,205 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,196 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,454 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,053 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$848 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Collier County costs $2,053 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $848 a month since 2006–10, up 70%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 36.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the northeast.
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 Collier County
Bachelor's degrees in Collier County
| Period | Collier County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.4% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.6% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.8% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.3 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Collier County than nationally: 39.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 10.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the northeast.
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 Collier County
| Period | Collier County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.6% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.4% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.0% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.3% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just as many adults in Collier County have finished high school as nationally: 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.8 points, 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 Collier County
| Period | Collier County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Collier County than nationally: unemployment was 4.0%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.3 points, as it has nationally. 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).
Collier County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collier County | 2.56 | 51.8 | 8.4% | 23.4% | 23.3% | 1998 | $2,053 | 39.8% | 89.3% | 4.0% |
| Lee County | 2.59 | 48.5 | 9.5% | 25.7% | 19.9% | 1997 | $1,840 | 31.3% | 90.2% | 4.1% |
| Hendry County | 2.92 | 36.8 | 19.8% | 26.4% | 11.7% | 1993 | $1,172 | 13.7% | 68.0% | 4.1% |
| Glades County | 2.52 | 48.6 | 11.9% | 14.9% | 25.0% | 1993 | $892 | 14.0% | 76.6% | 5.6% |
| Charlotte County | 2.22 | 58.3 | 6.0% | 16.2% | 20.0% | 1992 | $1,573 | 26.9% | 92.7% | 4.9% |
| DeSoto County | 2.64 | 45.3 | 13.3% | 27.5% | 18.2% | 1988 | $918 | 11.7% | 73.9% | 9.7% |
| Sarasota County | 2.20 | 55.0 | 6.7% | 23.3% | 16.3% | 1990 | $1,986 | 40.3% | 94.6% | 3.8% |
| Highlands County | 2.28 | 52.1 | 9.0% | 21.4% | 18.3% | 1986 | $1,160 | 20.7% | 86.3% | 6.8% |
| Broward County | 2.76 | 42.2 | 12.8% | 36.4% | 10.8% | 1982 | $2,116 | 36.9% | 90.4% | 5.3% |
| Okeechobee County | 2.64 | 42.1 | 13.1% | 26.1% | 17.8% | 1989 | $1,105 | 15.5% | 79.4% | 4.9% |
| Miami-Dade County | 2.91 | 41.5 | 14.3% | 47.8% | 9.4% | 1981 | $2,065 | 35.4% | 84.5% | 4.7% |
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 Collier County. 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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