Cape Coral, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Lee County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
206,387
Population
1,942/sq mi density
$76,062
Median Income
$39,603 per capita
$339,200
Home Value
$335,825 Zillow
$1,751
Median Rent
37.1% income on rent
75°F
Avg Temperature
120
Violent Crime/100K
923 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$76,062 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$339,200 home value, $1,751/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
120 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
206,387
Census 2023
Population Density
1,942
per square mile
Land Area
119.1
square miles (308.5 km²)
Median Age
48.7 yrs
25% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 4.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 25% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.5% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
72.9%
Black
4.5%
Hispanic
25%
Asian
1.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 76.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 23% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
76.2%
Spanish
23%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
17.9%
Veterans
7.9%
32% above US avg (6%)
Disability
14.0%
8% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
88.4%
3% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
11.6%
35% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.480
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 206,387 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,942 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 119.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 48.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.1% |
| Female | 49.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.0% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
Language
| English Only | 76.2% |
| Spanish | 23.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 17.9% |
| Veterans | 7.9% |
| Disability | 14.0% |
| Health Insurance | 88.4% |
| Uninsured | 11.6% |
| Broadband Access | 92.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.480 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |