Population 16,946 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Marco Island
Household size in Marco Island
| Period | Marco Island | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.23 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.08 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.19 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.91 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.32 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Marco Island are small: just 1.91 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 2.23, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 26 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
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 Marco Island
| Period | Marco Island | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.7 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 63.0 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 64.0 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 68.2 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.5 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Marco Island skews older: half of its residents are older than 68.2, 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 58.7, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only four of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people 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 Marco Island
| Period | Marco Island | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 2.9% of households in Marco Island, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 14 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 Marco Island
Renters in Marco Island
| Period | Marco Island | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.7% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Marco Island is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 10.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About two-thirds of owners (67.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 2.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Marco Island
| Period | Marco Island | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.7% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 50.0% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 49.2% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 47.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 47.9% of the housing in Marco Island, 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. Only eight of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have a higher vacancy rate.
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 Marco Island
| Period | Marco Island | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +6 |
Marco Island has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1990, versus 1980 nationally. That is in line with the rest of Florida. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, 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 Marco Island
| Period | Marco Island | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,219 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,546 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,665 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,224 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,005 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Marco Island costs $2,224 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,005 a month from 2006–10, an 82% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 43.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the southeast.
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 Marco Island
Bachelor's degrees in Marco Island
| Period | Marco Island | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.5% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.0% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.7% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.2 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Marco Island: 48.7% 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 is up 11.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Marco Island
| Period | Marco Island | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.0% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.7% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.7% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.5% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Marco Island: 96.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.5 points, in line with the national trend. Marco Island has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Florida cities.
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 Marco Island
| Period | Marco Island | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.9%, unemployment in Marco Island is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Marco Island 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Island | 1.91 | 68.2 | 2.9% | 10.7% | 47.9% | 1990 | $2,224 | 48.7% | 96.5% | 4.9% |
| Goodland | 1.49 | 60.0 | 6.1% | 10.3% | 42.5% | 1991 | $1,879 | 30.7% | 99.9% | 0.0% |
| Copeland | 1.75 | 64.3 | 4.4% | 12.4% | 32.0% | 1999 | $2,065 | 28.0% | 98.7% | 0.0% |
| Everglades | 2.18 | 43.5 | 5.6% | 22.5% | 75.4% | 1996 | $1,958 | 28.1% | 96.8% | 0.0% |
| Jerome | 1.75 | 64.2 | 6.4% | 12.4% | 32.1% | 1999 | $1,861 | 27.9% | 98.7% | 0.0% |
| Plantation Island | 2.19 | 43.1 | 5.6% | 22.9% | 76.1% | 1996 | $1,962 | 28.1% | 96.8% | 0.0% |
| Chokoloskee | 3.04 | 44.8 | 8.9% | 4.4% | 51.8% | 1990 | $1,796 | 1.9% | 97.3% | 0.0% |
| Ochopee | 2.09 | 41.2 | 6.3% | 17.1% | 54.6% | 1986 | $1,944 | 15.6% | 85.8% | 0.0% |
| Southwest Ranches | 3.35 | 44.3 | 5.8% | 6.0% | 6.2% | 1990 | $2,849 | 50.5% | 96.4% | 1.0% |
| Doral | 3.15 | 37.9 | 11.3% | 49.1% | 9.8% | 2005 | $2,853 | 60.5% | 90.7% | 3.5% |
| Hialeah Gardens | 2.99 | 44.6 | 17.7% | 49.2% | 2.7% | 1989 | $1,994 | 23.4% | 81.6% | 4.4% |
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 Marco Island. 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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